Every perimenopause experience is unique
There’s no question that everyone’s experience of perimenopause will be unique to them, but establishing a multidisciplinary team who are in your corner can help you feel better prepared to take on the physical symptoms – as well as the rage that accompanies it.
“If a patient is feeling uncontrollable or uncharacteristic rage it is important for a psychologist to be integrated into their care to navigate the perimenopausal period, which can affect mood, feelings and relationships. There is help available and you do not need to suffer alone,” says Cullen.
And as women, we all need to be a little bit kinder to ourselves, too. “The unpredictable transition of perimenopasue and menopause deserve the space and respect as any other significant hormonal chapter in a woman’s life but unfortunately, in Western cultures this is just not the case,” Cullen says.
“The three stages of menopause should not be underestimated and improved care and support throughout the transition should be a necessity accessible to all women.”
We couldn’t agree more.
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