Helpful Resources — Perimenopausal

  “What makes conflict so painful is that we are desperate to be heard but too upset to listen, desperate to be understood but too upset to be understanding, desperate to be validated but too upset to be validating. What can help you get what you need is the willingness to stoke even a small ember of empathy for your partner's experience" - Alexandra Solomon I remember my husband looking at me in horror as I was mentioning to someone about all my crazy symptoms, that I don’t know how long I’ll feel this way, or how long my menopause will last,...

Some of the many things I wished I knew about Menopause before experiencing it.  by Ali Daddo I began to notice subtle changes in my body around the age of 45, changes to my cycle, my sleep became erratic, and my energy levels were dipping. Someone mentioned the term “peri menopause". And what pray tell is Peri Menopause? A mini Menopause, the gentle beginning of menopause. Nope. Shit got real. The sweats, mood swings, weight gain; changes in my skin, my hair. My laundry list of vitamins and tonics skyrocketed. Oh, and the belly grew. Let me put it this...

Hormone Replacement Therapy (Menopause Replacement Treatment MHT) and other non-hormonal treatments.  When we hear and speak about menopause we often hear about “hot flushes”. Not everyone will experience that as a symptom but that doesn’t mean she is not going through hormonal changes. There are about 20 different symptoms that your doctor may ask you about or should ask you about. There might be symptoms that you didn’t associate with perimenopause which can be relieved with treatment.  Hot flushes (chest, neck, and face)/night sweats Feeling lightheaded Headaches Irritability Depression and Anxiety Mood changes Difficulty concentrating and making decisions Sleeplessness Unusual...

  Author: Mary Doube Strong Coach Mary You probably know by now that Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life that marks the end of her reproductive years. However, the hormonal changes and associated symptoms can present unique challenges, especially in the workplace. As professional women navigate the complexities of their careers, understanding how to cope with Menopause at work becomes essential. This blog post aims to provide practical strategies and advice to help you manage menopause-related challenges while maintaining productivity and well-being in your professional life. It doesn't matter where you work or the type of job...

Reduce Stress Eating and Foster a Healthier Relationship With Food During Peri/menopause.

Taking Control of Your Hormonal Balance During Peri/Menopause

Author: Mary Doube Menopause is no joke and unfortunately, both awareness and access to menopause-related information and services remain a significant challenge in most countries. BUT don’t worry ladies, I will start and KEEP the conversation going! It's no secret that I have struggled with my health over the last 15 years, and through my own pain & suffering, I have learnt to heal myself and so many women through the principles of the Aviiana Wellness App. Sometimes I wish I didn't have to go through the pain, but it taught me so much about how the body works and...

Author: Nic Monteforte You are not going crazy, I promise, but boy does it feel like that.   You can’t focus, you start to get sweaty palms and everything around you blurs into one.  You can't think straight, you can’t make any decisions – even the basic ones like what shoes to wear.  Someone asks something from you and it's like you have been asked to cut your right arm off.  Yep, this is the one symptom no one really tells you about and the one symptom that happens whether you like it all not.  Also Read: What is Menopause and...

Author: Mary Doube   Warning: Tearful intro ahead. Get your tissues, you’ve been warned!    Sistas, I’d like to start the year with a STRONG mantra. Say it with me: #2023StartsWithMe!   I’m going to be honest. This piece was a difficult one for me – I literally cried the whole time I was writing this. I’m going back to my past to remember when I really struggled with my mental health, suffering with severe anxiety. I had reached 120kg (265lbs) and my world was so dark. My body was weak and broken, while my mental health was severely deteriorating....

Author: Mary Doube Menopause and weight gain are real, and most women are led to believe that fluctuating hormones are the major contributor as we go through the menopausal transition. The truth is, hormones are only one of the reasons for weight gain after menopause. Depression, anxiety, and lack of activity can also be contributing factors to weight gain for many women. (Also read: Weight Gain and Menopause: Is Menopause Causing Weight Gain?) Let’s look at the facts Here are some of the scientific reasons why women gain weight during the menopause phase: Drop in estrogen levels causes bad bacteria...

Author: Nic Monteforte Menopause is real and it should not be ignored. Millions of women from all over the world have struggled with its symptoms whilst being unconsciously pushed to silently battle with it for a majority of their womanhood. One of Aviiana's amazing coaches, Nic, walks us through her own journey with menopause and how she avoided letting it take over her life. To learn about her story, including practical tips for minimizing her symptoms, read away! It started with Endometriosis Having spent the best part of 20 years suffering from severe endometriosis that led to an early partial hysterectomy (meaning,...