Why Women Shouldn’t Ignore Perimenopause Symptoms

Perimenopause is a natural stage of life — but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through it. For many women, the years leading up to menopause are filled with unexplained symptoms that are often dismissed as “just ageing.”

At Healixa Health, we know that perimenopause is hormonal — and those hormone shifts can profoundly impact your mood, sleep, energy, and wellbeing. The good news? You don’t have to simply put up with it.

What is Perimenopause?

Perimenopause refers to the transitional phase before menopause, when hormone levels — particularly oestrogen and progesterone — begin to fluctuate. This phase can last anywhere from 4 to 10 years, often starting in a woman’s late 30s or early 40s.

According to the NHS and the British Menopause Society, many women experience significant symptoms during this time, even if their periods continue normally (NHS Source).

Common Perimenopause Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore:

• Heavy or irregular periods

• Worsening PMS

• Fatigue and brain fog

• Mood swings, anxiety, or low mood

• Sleep disturbances

• Weight gain, especially around the middle

• Loss of libido

• Vaginal dryness

These symptoms are caused by fluctuating hormone levels — particularly the decline in progesterone and eventual drop in oestrogen.

Why Addressing Perimenopause Early Matters

Leaving symptoms unchecked can increase the risk of:
✅ Low bone density
✅ Cardiovascular changes
✅ Worsening mental health
✅ Sleep deprivation and burnout

Research by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) also shows that early intervention during perimenopause can protect long-term health and improve quality of life (NICE Guidelines).

How Functional and Holistic Medicine Can Help:

We believe this transition deserves careful, personalised attention. Our approach may include:
✔ Hormone testing
✔ Gut and liver support (for hormone metabolism)
✔ Nutritional strategies to balance blood sugar and reduce symptoms
✔ Natural supplements to support hormonal shifts
✔ Discussion of bioidentical or regulated HRT options (when appropriate)

It’s Not “Just Ageing” — It’s Perimenopause

You deserve to feel supported, informed, and empowered during this life phase. There are plenty of options available — you don’t have to struggle through it alone.

Ready to take control of your hormones?
Book a consultation with Healixa Health to explore your options and feel like yourself again.