Menopause and PMDD

Here we explore menopause and our PMDD symptoms related to menopause. Key questions answered are: Will my PMDD symptoms end when I go through menopause? What to do if my PMDD symptoms haven't gone away and I'm finished with menopause? Websites Consultedhttps://www.womenshealthdenton.com/blog/4-benefits-of-menopausehttps://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/introduction-to-menopausehttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/menopause/symptoms-causes/syc-20353397https://iapmd.org/menopauseTake Aways-The thoughts we have and that we have practiced for a long time are going to affect if we still have PMDD symptoms even when the physical side of menopause is finished.-Whether or not your PMDD symptoms persist, is very influenced by  what you do leading up to it. -Making small adjustments to be a little bit healthier NOW will go a long way to improving your menopause experience.-If you're still experiencing PMDD symptoms after menopause: 1. Get your hormones checked 2. Consider counseling, life coaching, and/or cognitive behavioral therapy.-Be patient. Don't rush into decisions.-Recognize that your brain feels it feels productive when it makes a decision. Don't make a BIG decision just to feel better and to feel productive.-"Menopause is when periods stop for good. It's diagnosed after 12 months without a menstrual period, vaginal bleeding, or spotting." -Mayo Clinic-Average age of women experiencing menopause is 51 in the United States. -Menopause can happen as a result of: a natural decline of hormones, a surgery that removes the ovaries, chemotherapy or radiation therapy, POI (premature ovarian insufficiency), or chemical menopause.-"It is the big drop in estrogen levels that causes most of the symptoms of menopause." -John Hopkins-"It’s not uncommon to experience a renewed vigor for life in your postmenopausal years....Being free from the pressure that comes with reproductive years combined with coming out on the other side of menopause gives many women a newfound sense of empowerment and self-esteem. Women have more energy to focus on themselves, taking the opportunity to inventory their lives, relationships, and goals for the future." -4 Benefits of MenopauseHave you ever wanted to be part of a smaller pmdd support group? Now is your chance! We start October 6th, 2026. Listen to episode #110 for details and join here: https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/group/We'll focus on 4 areas of growth in the context of living well with pmdd. These areas are: intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual. Beyond that we will tackle any and all questions and problems you are currently having. We'll share wins too! Please sign up here: https://heidibradfordcoaching.com/group/Take AwaysWeekly live coaching over zoomLife coaching exercises done while on the callOctober 2026 through January 2027Tuesdays at 10 am PT / 11 am MT / 12 pm CT / 1 pm ET Private online communityWant more support? ❤️Click here to talk with me. I'm currently offering a free 20 minute consultation call to help you get clear on where you are and how to get to a better place. Free resources:Heidi's websiteHeidi's YouTubeMusic Music- Island Breeze by Surf House Productions | https://surf-house-productions.band...