In this episode of the ‘Am I in Menopause? PROJECT’ we meet Mhairi. Her menopausal transition story started early, in her 30s, when she noticed tingling and vibration feelings on the front and top of her hips. Gradually, more strange experiences happened.
It was all manageable until her massive and flooding periods started. She would be bleeding for all but 3 days of each month and got little help or support from her doctor. The bleeding was so severe that it was impacting all facets of her life. After multiple doctors visits, she was fitted with an IUD and the bleeding has resolved for the most part.
At the same time, she started to lose her self-confidence and started to experience significant anxiety and insomnia. Mhairi searched for information to educate herself and ended up trying naturopathic remedies including black cohosh and soy milk.
Mhairi’s symptoms have resolved except for occasional bouts of insomnia. She is still disturbed by the lack of support from the medical system but has moved into an appreciation for this stage of life where she is feeling comfortable and happy in her skin.
Barbara Breuner
Producer of Am I in Menopause? PROJECT. A YouTube platform for shared storytelling around perimenopause and menopause symptoms. For me, 'Am I in Menopause? PROJECT' is a labor of love that I hope will bring comfort to all the women out there who feel isolated by the experiences they’re going through. It's not easy being vulnerable on camera – but brave individuals have made it happen so we can all benefit from learning more! I'm truly honoured to work with such strong women. I would love to hear from you! Do you have any suggestions for improvement? Do you want to tell your own story? Get in touch by emailing me: barbara@herstasis.com.
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