Lived Experience Forum

[Amanda4]

Hoping to find other women who are currently going through Menopause as its new to me and at times I feel insane from it

[Glisten]

Hi @Amanda4 How are you feeling today? Have you seen your GP? Do you have a good GP?

Perimenopause almost broke me. 

[Amanda4]

Hi 😀 i have just recently found a Lady GP whom i am hoping will help ,i am so glad to had found this site as my partner works away Mon to Friday so i am always trying to release my tension before as I am sure some men can not understand it fully just having a Chamomile tea which does help 

[hanami]

Hey there @Amanda4 and @Glisten 

Oh my god, I hear you both. 

I finally feel like I'm coming out the other side of it (I'm just 54). But peri started for me at about 45. So it's been 9 years omg. My symptoms were horrid. ALL of them. Insomnia and anxiety were the worst. I am just about to log off for the day but I'll send you some links to great resources when I'm back in. I started taking HRT when I was 45 and it saved my life. For me, replacing those dwindling hormones with some extra ones was everything. I still had rotten symptoms but I had more good days than bad. And I could sleep! I would highly recommend seeing a GP who has expertise in the area. I actually admin a FB group if you are interested. The resources they have there are amazing. We have a list of menopause friendly GPs plus all the different types of treatments. PLUS an amazing 26000 or so Aussie women who are going through the same. Such a great community. If you search perimenopause Australia in FB you'll find it. I know not all are FB fans so I can still get those resources for you. A great one to start with is Louise Newson, a UK menopause dr who has loads of info. Then there is WellFemme an Austalian telehealth service for menopausal women. I hope some of that helps!

Talk soon

Hanami

[MelbMotion]

Gosh, finding a good GP is so important. Is there someone in your area that specialises in womens health? 

There's a REALLY good All in The Mind episode on menopause, it's more informative than helpful. 

[Amanda4]

In my Town no i have not found that as of yet 🙂 Defintley positive thoughts is something getting me through and online phone chats 

[Glisten]

Eat plenty of protein, drink plenty of water and sauna. For me sauna is the best thing ever for my mental and physical health.