Women in their 40s can mistakenly attribute symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, brain fog and weight gain to stress when they may actually be entering perimenopause.
And who can blame them? The 40s are exactly the time in life when things start to get complicated for women. Work is busier than ever. The kids are walking, talking and need to be watched 24/7 and sometimes husbands and partners need more of our attention, too!
More than one million women enter menopause each year in the U.S., according to the National Institute on Aging, and awareness around perimenopause is growing rapidly.
Here’s are the signs that your hormones may be changing:
- Mood changes
- Heavy periods
- Hair thinning
- Sleep disruption
- Hot flashes
- Hormone testing myths
The six signs above are enough, but this seventh one is for all the Glow Girls who need proof:
- Your doctor actually tells you it’s happening! Don’t be in denial. Accept this new stage in life and get all the supplements, diet hacks and books you need to get through the hormonal changes confidently glowing!
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