Okay, so we all know perimenopause and menopause is enough to make you feel like you’re going crazy. But it doesn’t have to!
When you’re in perimenopause and menopause, you’ve got to think inside the box! Think about how you feel, listen to your body, and recognize your needs. No one should be alone during this difficult and confusing time. Prioritize and trust yourself as a woman.
Here are some not-so-fun terms you should know about while you’re weathering the storm:
- Menopause – the time in a woman’s life when her period stops (specifically, when she’s been without her period for twelve consecutive months).
- Perimenopause – the six- to ten-year symptom-laden span of time before a woman finally stops getting her period for twelve consecutive months.
- Hyperthyroidism – an overactive thyroid gland; usually caused by the autoimmune illness called Grave’s disease.
- Hot flashes – flashes of heat that come in many forms: quick flushes, sweat sessions, night sweats or random drips. How do you flash?
- HRT – hormone replacement therapy; also called HT (hormone therapy or hormone treatment). A supplement of hormones to treat the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.
There are more fun terms and not-so-fun terms in my book Shmirshky: the pursuit of hormone happiness. Educate yourself and you’ll be ready for any challenge that comes your way!
Remember, reaching out is IN. Suffering in silence is OUT!
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About “E”
“E” is the pen name of Ellen Sarver Dolgen, author of Shmirshky: the pursuit of hormone happiness—a cut-to-the-chase book on perimenopause and menopause that’s filled with crucial information, helpful guides, and hilarious and heartfelt stories. Known for her humor, compassion, and sassy personality, E has appeared on numerous television and radio broadcasts, including: the Rachael Ray Show, The Doctors, Oprah Radio, Playboy Radio, “Tell Me More” on NPR, Doctor Radio, and dozens of other regional and national media outlets. She appears monthly as a menopause and women’s wellness guest on KSWB Fox 5 Morning News San Diego and is a regular guest on the popular radio show, “Broadminded,” on Sirius XM Radio (Stars XM 107). E is also one of the first regular contributors to debut on the Huffington Post’s latest site, Huff/Post50. When E isn’t promoting women’s health and wellness, she’s busy trying her best not to eat all the ice cream in the freezer.
About Shmirshky: the pursuit of hormone happiness
The book, Shmirshky: the pursuit of hormone happiness, is your perimenopause and menopause (PM&M) toolkit. It condenses a confusing and daunting medical topic into an easy-to-understand, purse-sized guide that can be used as a reference throughout your PM&M experience. Reading Shmirshky is like getting a big, comforting hug from a dear friend who happens to know a lot about menopause!
Oh, and by the way, “shmirshky” (pronounced SHMERSH-KEY) is a playful name for vagina and the women who possess them. Visit Shmirshky.com for everything you wanted to know about perimenopause and menopause but were afraid to ask!