Missed periods, hot flashes, mood swings鈥攜ep, that鈥檚 the typical perimenopause checklist.
But guess what? There鈥檚 a whole bunch of sneaky symptoms no one talks about. If you鈥檝e found yourself dealing with any of these, you鈥檙e not imagining things鈥攁nd you鈥檙e definitely not alone.
鉁� Suddenly you're allergic to everything: Foods, pollen, even your favourite lotion鈥攜our immune system might be reacting differently now.
鉁� Anxiety out of nowhere: You鈥檙e lying in bed at 2 AM worrying about... nothing? Yep, hormones strike again.
鉁˙lood sugar issues: Feeling hangry or lightheaded more often? Hormones affect insulin levels too.
鉁� Surprise chin hairs showing up out of nowhere: Tweezers are now your new best friend.
鉁� Headaches and Migraines: Hormone shifts can make these worse or bring them on for the first time.
鉁� Joint pain: Achy knees, stiff hips鈥攆eeling like you aged 10 years overnight? That could be perimenopause talking.
鉁� Skin Dryness: No amount of moisturizer seems to fix the dryness鈥攂ecause it鈥檚 not just the weather. Estrogen plays a big role in skin hydration.
鉁� Oops moments: A big laugh or sneeze, and suddenly... uh-oh. Pelvic floor changes are no joke. There are also other lesser-known symptoms like ringing ears (tinnitus), heart palpitations, and changes in body odor. It鈥檚 a lot鈥攁nd it鈥檚 frustrating when you get dismissed for these symptoms or chalk them up to 鈥渁ging.鈥�
Tired of dealing with sudden mood swings, unpredictable energy, or those late-night anxiety spikes? Nutrition can be a powerful ally in easing the symptoms of perimenopause. By supporting your body with the right nutrients, you can find relief from things like hot flashes, joint pain, and even bloating.
Curious about how nutrition could actually ease those unexpected perimenopause symptoms? Or maybe you鈥檙e ready to dive into a personalized plan? Either way, go to cullennutritionsimplified.com to book a call and let鈥檚 start putting food to work for you.
Tanya is a Registered Dietitian with over 17 years of experience and an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner. She is passionate about helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause by focusing on root causes and empowering them to take charge of their health. Tanya鈥檚 simple, practical strategies boost energy, reduce bloating, and build confidence, helping women feel stronger, healthier, and more in control of their lives.
