I m not depressed, I m menopausal – so why did I have to fight to get HRT?
2 Mar, 2021 01:51 AM
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OPINION:
Last summer, I had a few socially distanced drinks on the beach with friends old and new.
As the sky darkened and wine loosened our tongues, chat moved to the menopause. I talked about waking up at 2am, my chest drenched in sweat, my heart racing so fast I feared for my life.
I would remain in that state till 6am and then drop off for two hours until the alarm pulled me out of the sweetest sleep.
4 Steps for Creating a Menopausal Weight Management Plan
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Even though menopause is a highly individual process, weight gain and slowed metabolism are among some of its most common symptoms. In fact, it is estimated that women can gain up to 5 pounds during the menopausal transition. However, due to genetic predispositions and a sedentary lifestyle, some gain more weight than others.
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