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In this episode we meet Jennifer. Her powerful story about experiencing joint pain, mood swings, and depression will directly connect you to the emotional and physical struggles that perimenopause symptoms create in a woman’s life. In Jennifer’s case these brutal symptoms have left her fighting suicidal thoughts and deep anxiety.

Jennifer’s story is not uncommon, and the courage she has shown publicly sharing her story will, if nothing else, let other women impacted by severe symptoms know they are not alone. Jennifer's video will also give you hope.

Despite all the hardships, she shares how she has coped, what she has done to keep her marriage sound, and how she has turned this time of turmoil into a means of giving back by starting a company focused on women’s health.

Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms
The transition to menopause is difficult for many women, and unfortunately, increasing sensations of breast pain, joint pain or muscle pain throughout the body can be part of the experience.

If this is you, don’t despair – there are ways to effectively reduce pain or at least manage it so that your life isn’t completely altered.

Joint and Muscle Pain and Stiffness
Many women experience joint and muscle pain and stiffness around the time of menopause, and in many cases this is pain that they haven’t experienced before. There are many causes of joint pain, and for mid-life women, hormones play a significant role. Estrogen helps to lower inflammation, so decreasing levels of estrogen during the menopausal transition are associated with increased levels of inflammation throughout your body. This inflammation can add to the existing pain caused by old joint and muscle injuries, wear and tear, and just plain aging or it can trigger pain in joints that haven’t hurt before. This is a type of neuropathic pain and can become chronic.

➡️ For more information about joint pain visit: https://www.herstasis.com/body-pain/

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Menopause Stories
Am I In Menopause? PROJECT is a platform for radically honest storytelling that gives a voice to diverse individuals experiencing struggles with midlife women's health.

We’ve identified asked a selected group of individuals and asked them to participate in this a project so they can in which they share stories about their personal experiences with menopause symptoms. We hope that through this project of shared storytelling it will help us all learn more what’s happening to our bodies, give us tools and information that we can use for our own self-care, and remind us that we are not alone.

Am I in menopause? PROJECT uses personal shared stories to:
• Give hope to women who are struggling with menopause
• Normalize menopause experiences
• Give real life examples of what has worked for other women
• Showcase women’s courage in the face of this midlife journey
• And most importantly reassure women that they are not alone and that there is a way through

→ To get involved in the project email: [email protected]

ABOUT US – Women's Health Initiative
Struggling with Menopause or Perimenipause Symptoms?
If you are a person aged 35 – 55 experiencing sudden hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, rage, depression, insomnia, anxiety, vaginal dryness, memory loss or any of the 35+ known symptoms of the menopause transition, you are in the right place.

Herstasis® Health is a Canadian non-profit dedicated to providing the latest evidence-based research to people in plain language so they can learn, make informed choices, and advocate for their own menopause health.

Menopause Symptoms and Tips:
Herstasis Health is your go-to source for evidence-based information on the menopausal transition. Learn about the potential causes, all known symptoms, and various menopause treatment options including hormone replacement therapy. Get the latest menopause symptoms tips and advice so you can make informed choices about your menopausal health today!
→ Access FREE science-based perimenopause and menopause information: https://www.herstasis.com/

Are you in need of quality care from a menopause health professional, but feeling let down by your current provider or lacking one altogether?
The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) offers a valuable resource to help you find a qualified menopause clinician who is right for you.
→ Find a Menopause Practitioner https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAM...

Taking charge of your midlife health is essential, and there's no need to endure unnecessary discomfort when the right help is available.

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