Aga

It's been a busy week, and one can definitely feel the cooler nights and shorter days creeping in. I might have also seen a first Pumpkin Spice Latte Menu already…. This week I want to give you some guidance on where to start if you recognise that you might be in perimenopause. Statistically, it can apply to any woman between the ages of 35 and 60. The average age of menopause is 53. I was ‘lucky’ and started really feeling the difference at 38, so I’ve had some time to learn how to embrace...

Posted by Aga Hi Friend, I don't know about you, but I’m not ready for the summer to be over yet. The respective heatwaves were not my favourite (hello, changed heat tolerance!), but I am definitely not ready for the long and cold nights. See, for me, winter time has always been challenging. Similar to many women in perimenopause, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) tends to creep in around autumn. And with all the hormonal fluctuations, it can layer up on top of an already challenging...

Posted by Aga Hi Friend, Slightly later than usual, but I’m back with another bite of peri-knowledge. I was supposed to still be out at Badlands, but my own health journey ended the event prematurely (note: it’s unlikely perimenopause-related; it seems I’ve been dealt an unlucky hand with the genes…). This week, I wanted to touch on the topic of the controversy behind hormonal replacement therapy. Some people swear by it, claiming it’s the solution to all perimenopausal symptoms. Some...