Episode 21: Homeopathy for Menopause with Laura Connor

Perimenopause can bring much more than hot flushes. Changes in mood, sleep, confidence, anxiety, memory, libido and relationships can leave some women feeling as though they no longer recognise themselves. In this episode of the Homeopathy247 Podcast, Mary Greensmith speaks with homeopath Laura Connor about perimenopause, menopause and the importance of looking at this stage of life as an individual transition rather than one identical experience for every woman. When Menopause Feels Like Losing Yourself Laura explains that many of the women who come to her are struggling not only with physical symptoms but also with changes in how they feel emotionally. They may be more irritable, anxious or overwhelmed. Some feel less confident at work or notice changes within their relationships. For Laura, these experiences are an important part of the overall picture when considering perimenopause remedies. More Than Hot Flushes Hot flushes may be one of the best known menopause symptoms, but Laura discusses many others, including: Brain fog Anxiety Changes in libido Dry skin Tinnitus Mood swings Irritability Night sweats Rather than looking at each symptom separately, Laura describes an individualized medicine approach that considers how the symptoms appear together and how they are affecting the person. Lachesis, Sepia and Chocolate Laura shares several remedy pictures she has encountered in practice. She discusses Lachesis in relation to a woman experiencing hot flushes and intense irritability, including anger that was affecting her relationship. Sepia is another familiar remedy she considers during perimenopause, particularly when hormonal changes are accompanied by emotional and physical symptoms. Laura also introduces Chocolate as a lesser known remedy that, in her experience, can sometimes resemble Sepia or Lachesis. Looking at What Else Is Changing One of the most interesting themes in the conversation is that perimenopause may bring older emotional issues back into focus. Laura shares the example of a woman who initially wanted support for menopausal symptoms but later felt ready to seek counselling for difficult experiences from childhood. For Laura, this illustrates why managing menopause naturally can involve looking beyond hormones alone and considering what else is changing in a woman's life. A New Stage Rather Than an Ending Mary and Laura also challenge the idea that menopause should only be viewed negatively. They discuss how different cultures interpret this life stage and why menopause can also be a time for rediscovering confidence, priorities and identity. The conversation encourages women to see this transition as another chapter rather than simply something they have to endure. Key Takeaways Perimenopause can affect physical and emotional wellbeing. Hot flushes are only one of many possible symptoms. Anxiety, mood changes, brain fog and changes in confidence may also occur. Laura discusses Lachesis, Sepia and Chocolate as different homeopathic remedy pictures. Homeopathic prescribing considers the individual's complete symptom picture. Emotional experiences and past stresses may become more noticeable during this transition. Menopause can also be viewed as a new stage of life rather than an illness. Women considering HRT or changes to prescribed treatment should discuss their options with an appropriate healthcare professional.   Subscribe to our YouTube channel and be updated with our latest episodes. You can also subscribe to our podcast channels available on your favourite podcast listening app below: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeopathy247-podcast/id1628767810 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39rjXAReQ33hGceW1E50dk Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/homeopathy247-podcast Follow us on our social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeopathy247/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeopathy247/ You can also visit our website at https://homeopathy247.com/