Perimenopause & Menopause
Perimenopause and menopause are natural transitions - but that doesn't mean you have to feel awful going through them. For many women, the hormonal shifts of this life stage bring a wave of symptoms that can feel overwhelming and are often dismissed or misunderstood. A functional nutrition approach looks at the whole picture of your hormonal health, helping you feel more like yourself again.
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Irregular periods or changes to your cycle
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Hot flushes or night sweats
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Sleep problems - difficulty falling or staying asleep
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Mood changes, irritability, anxiety or low mood
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Brain fog, poor memory or difficulty concentrating
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Fatigue and low energy that doesn't improve with rest
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Weight gain, particularly around the middle
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Low libido or vaginal dryness
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Joint aches or changes in skin and hair
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Oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone balance and how nutrition supports healthy hormone metabolism
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Adrenal health and its critical role in supporting hormones during the perimenopause transition
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Gut health and how your microbiome influences oestrogen clearance
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Blood sugar regulation, which becomes increasingly important for mood, weight and energy in midlife
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Nutrient status - including magnesium, B vitamins, zinc and omega-3 — that directly supports hormonal balance
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Thyroid function, which is frequently affected during perimenopause and often overlooked
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Sleep disruption and how to address the hormonal drivers of night waking and early waking
