Menopause - How to minimise your symptoms

Over 2 million women enter menopause each year, impacting half the population, yet it's only recently gaining more attention in mainstream conversations. Today, we’re here to share our Founder Nici’s experience and highlight why our choices at this stage of life are so important to our mind, body and soul. We've also put together an exclusive bundle - just for you, read on to find out more.

Menopause Symptoms

We’re all familiar with menopause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, low libido, weight gain, and fatigue. But what’s really happening with our hormones during this stage?

As oestrogen and progesterone levels decline, the body undergoes significant changes, leading to these common symptoms. Factors like genetics, lifestyle, and stress can exacerbate these hormonal shifts.

However, there’s another important factor that can significantly impact menopause: endocrine disruptors.

What Are Endocrine Disruptors?

Chemicals found in many everyday products, including plastics, cosmetics, pesticides, and even some foods. Endocrine disruptors mimic or interfere with the body’s natural hormones, particularly oestrogen, which is already in flux during menopause.

During menopause, when the body is already struggling to maintain hormonal balance, exposure to endocrine disruptors can make symptoms worse. For instance, they can intensify hot flashes, exacerbate mood swings, and contribute to weight gain by further destabilising hormone levels. These chemicals can also interfere with thyroid function, which is crucial for metabolism and energy levels, potentially leading to increased fatigue and difficulty maintaining a healthy weight.

Endocrine disruptors can also prolong menopausal symptoms by continuously interfering with the body’s attempts to stabilise hormone levels. For example, these chemicals can mimic oestrogen, leading the body to think it has more oestrogen than it actually does. This can confuse the hormonal feedback loop, making it harder for the body to regulate itself and potentially prolonging symptoms like night sweats, vaginal dryness, and irritability.

Moreover, these disruptors are linked to long-term health risks that become more pressing during menopause. As oestrogen levels drop, women become more vulnerable to conditions like osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Endocrine disruptors can exacerbate these risks by further weakening bone density or contributing to heart issues.

Given these risks, it’s important to minimise exposure to endocrine disruptors, especially during menopause. This can involve choosing natural or organic personal care products, reducing the use of plastic containers, opting for organic foods, and being mindful of household cleaning products. By taking steps to avoid these harmful chemicals, we can help protect our hormonal balance and overall health during this critical stage of life.

How To Minimise Symptoms!