As with any medical condition or health issue, it’s important to keep track of your symptoms. Charting your perimenopause and menopause symptoms not only helps you keep track of what’s going on and when, but it’s also a great reference for your doctor or specialist to refer to when their trying to help you feel better. Charting makes their job easier and helps you understand your body quicker!
Ladies, if your perimenopause and menopause storms are arriving, be prepared for some of these symptoms:
- Bursts of anger – sure, we’ve all seen those YouTube videos featuring menopausal women going nuts, but rage can be a serious problem. Be ready, and inform your loved ones!
- Pimples galore – yes, that’s right. And you thought your teenage spots were embarrassing.
- Sleepless nights – a 2008 University of Arizona College of Nursing study found that the #1 biggest problem for women entering menopause was sleep deprivation. Next time you can’t sleep, try counting sleep-deprived menopausal women. They’ll outlast the sheep. Trust me.
- Weight gain – unfortunately, this happens to almost every woman in perimenopause and menopause. Need a quick fix for a night out? Try Spanx! You wear them under your clothes to smooth out your figure. They’re sold everywhere, and are one burning bush away from a miracle.
- Increased chin whiskers – enough said.
Remember, you don’t have to silently suffer through perimenopause and menopause. Know your body, chart your symptoms and get the conversation started!
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!