Perimenopause

Perimenopause rockiness!

Hello coaches, So I have recently been diagnosed as perimenopausal at 40 and started HRT a week ago. I am really struggling with my mindset during all of this, being obsessed with whether it’s working and feeling low about whether it’s going to work. Generally negativity. Low motivation but wanting to get back to the …

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The coil

I’m 42 and had the coil fitted recently after 6 years without any hormonal contraception because of increasingly heavy periods. Short cycles, with crazy flooding just made life (& iron levels) really hard. I think perimenopause is the reason (early days) but having just joined the Flow Collective I’d love to hear your thoughts on …

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Too much oestrogen?

I have recently started HRT (Jan 23) taking both oestrogel & progesterone (was bio indentical until the UK ran out of stocks!) as I went through a period of being unable to sleep for about 7 weeks straight. I am 45 yrs old with a history of long standing history of chronic insomnia and generalised …

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Hair Loss

I’m in perimenopause and have been experiencing hair loss over the last few months. Just wondering if there are any resources in TFC to help with this? And also from the hormones 101 doc there are some supplements recommended for supporting low estrogen : Supplements to consider: Vitamin E, Pomegranate, Maca, Black Cohosh, Dong quai, …

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Understanding my cycle

Hi! I have been tracking my cycle for a while and have noticed what a prickly beast I can be on day 13. Where will I find info on the explanation for that? I’m sure I remember hearing or reading something about it. But I didn’t take notes becasue I always thought it was day …

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ADHD and Oestrogen

I’ve just listened to the Oestrogen Detoxification conversation with Carrie Jones and also the Q&A with Masie. They offer that the poor processing of oestrogen potentially via the 4-OH and 16-OH routes can lead to its reabsorption of oestrogen leading to symptoms such as brain fog, heavy periods and bloating. These are three of the …

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Having faith in myself

Hi – I have been working on my first book illustration commission, after finishing an MA, and am really struggling with self confidence, I feel like I am being too tight and rigid in my work, that they won’t like it… I keep catching myself saying “I can’t do it”, “it’s too much”. Actually, as …

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Ttc

I have been struggling with the decision about whether to start trying to conceive again after a miscarriage 3 years ago. All of the workshop things are helping me to stop avoiding the decision and if I had to take no action my decision is yes I already know I want this. But I’m 39 …

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Perimenopause

Just joined up with you and am feeling a little confused, doesn’t take much now! I have started to work through the videos but how do I track my cycle or whatever it is called when you are in Perimenopause. I still have all the Seasons you talk about but now I am 56 they …

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