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 …
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 …
For years I have struggled with Mondays – I have tried lots of different strategies but try as I might I very often end up in the same place of dread which then leads to me freezing and being unable to take action. I work for myself and run my own nutrition coaching business which …
I’m a 38 year old mother of one beautiful 5 year old boy. Being adopted, I have long struggled with issues around self identity and body image. This was often compounded by the symptoms associated with terrible endometriosis and hormonal imbalance. Despite a VERY happy pregnancy, after my son was born I endured severe, life …
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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 …
I’m 32, F, and always considered my cycle to be healthy. What’s normal for me is that I bleed every 30-34 days, my winter is short (4 days max) and it’s a medium to light flow. Usually painful cramps on day 1 but nothing unbearable or unusual. However during the last 6 months on a …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Hello, I’m a newbie to TFC and this is my first AAC question! I’ve thought a lot (since before the Spring Workshop) about my goal for this season and I’d like it to be “improve my relationship with my son”. [Bit of background: He is 13 and we have always had a tricky relationship, ever …
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Hi, I had a baby 21 months ago and I breastfed for 13 months and didn’t have a period during this time. In August 22 when I stopped breastfeeding my periods returned and instead of being 28-30 days as before they are now 21-22 days apart. I turned 41 in January and am unsure as …
I am a new member and still digesting all the fantastic material .I am in my mid 40s with long term history of am under active thyroid which intake medication for .In the last year my cycle has been getting even more irregular , ranging from 11 days to 33 and now I’m on day …
Hello, So I’ve just turned 40 and over the last few months my periods have started to change. I’ve had shortening cycles for the past few years, down to 26-27 days. The new thing is very low energy before and during period, and period pain. I have been investigated, so all healthy and normal. My …
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 …
Insomnia and anxiety keep creeping back in. My teenage kids go through phases of struggling in their lives, the most recent is a spell of depression with my 16-year-old daughter. I get anxious and can’t sleep at night worrying. I have struggled with insomnia for over 10 years during my perimenopause and menopause. Whilst worrying …
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I’ve not sent anything to ask a coach yet, apologies if this is a bit messy. I feel I am scared to commit to new habits. I joined TFC to support perimenopausal symptoms. I fell I resist trying the general fixes – Mainly dietary changes, or I try but don’t last more than a couple …
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 …
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 …