Hormonal Changes: The Impact of Perimenopause and Menopause on Your Body

Hormonal change is a popular topic among peri-menopausal and menopausal women. Many of us were far less prepared for these changes than we were for the 'younger sister' of hormonal changes - puberty. But in truth, these phases of life, bookending our reproductive years, share a lot of similarities. Join us for this informative episode as we guide you through these challenging times. We explain which hormones are affected and how, AND how these changes affect your mood, and physical and mental health. Note: There are far more signs and symptoms of menopause than your OB/Gyn may be telling you about.See below, the time stamps for some of our main topics.00:02:51 Menopause experiences vary greatly between women.00:04:20 Hormonal changes cause mood swings, libido loss.00:07:06 Progesterone nurtures, estrogen strengthens in hormone replacement.00:12:35 Joke: tampons, hamster pillow, menopause symptoms.00:14:28 Osteoporosis: Concern for bone health, common fractures.00:19:17 "I love time cushioning and self-care."00:22:47 Whole Foods diet supports and nourishes you00:25:08 Speak to doctor about bioidentical hormone replacement.00:28:00 Find things that work for you; avoid negativity. Scan for stress, trust gut instincts.Stay Connected!AmeliaWebsite:  https://www.thehelpfulplate.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehelpfulplate/CamWebsite: https://www.camoyler.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heymomma_camMidlife Mommas IG: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.mommas/Please share, rate, and review the podcast.  We appreciate you! ❤️