01/09/2026
🌸 SEPTEMBER IS PERIMENOPAUSE AWARENESS MONTH 🌸
How much do you REALLY know about perimenopause?
For many women, perimenopause can feel like your body has suddenly decided to rewrite the rulebook without giving you the updated copy 😅
Here are some key facts 👇
💗 Perimenopause commonly begins in your 40s, but some women start noticing changes in their mid-to-late 30s.
💜 Oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone can fluctuate, which can affect your periods, sleep, mood, energy and so much more.
🔥 Perimenopause can show up in MANY ways, including:
• Hot flushes & night sweats
• Poor sleep
• Mood changes & anxiety
• Brain fog
• Fatigue
• Changes to your periods
• Joint & muscle aches
• Changes in body composition
• Reduced libido
No, you're not imagining it! ❤️
📚 Many women don't feel prepared for perimenopause or realise that the symptoms they're experiencing could be hormone-related.
💪 WHAT CAN YOU DO?
✨ Track your symptoms
Keep a note of changes to your cycle, sleep, mood, energy and symptoms. It can be really useful when speaking to your GP or healthcare professional.
✨ Keep moving
Strength training, walking and regular movement can play an important role in supporting your health during this stage of life.
✨ Prioritise the basics
Good nutrition, adequate protein and fibre, hydration, sleep and stress management all matter.
✨ Don't suffer in silence
Talk about what you're experiencing. Ask questions. Seek support. You don't have to figure it all out on your own.
🌸 Perimenopause is a transition, not a breakdown.
Understanding what's happening to your body is the first step towards feeling more in control.
Let's break the silence and start the conversation. 💗💜
If you're navigating perimenopause and don't know where to start, SLOFitness is here to help.
📩 Want to chat about how exercise, nutrition and lifestyle can support you through perimenopause? Send me a message.
