Perimenopause and menopause

Perimenopause, Menopause, and Feeling Like Yourself

Maybe you walked into a room and forgot what you needed, or found yourself unusually short with someone you love after another poor night’s sleep. Changes in mood, focus, energy, or intimacy can feel especially unsettling when they arrive in the middle of work, family, and caregiving responsibilities.

Make room for both what you feel and what you need

Some women want space to talk about anxiety, irritability, or body image. Others want help explaining a change in sexual desire to a partner or adjusting to a different sense of themselves. If hot flashes, night sweats, sleep changes, or mood symptoms are affecting you, write down what you notice and how it affects daily life. Bring that to a healthcare appointment so you can discuss what may be contributing.

The emotional side deserves time of its own. At Femme Health, we make space to talk about what’s changing, what you’ve felt dismissed about, and the kind of support you want at home, at work, or in your relationships.

Further reading: Office on Women’s Health on menopause symptoms

Femme Health offers virtual therapy and online support groups for women only, including support for menopause therapist, menopause support group, perimenopause anxiety, perimenopause depression.