By Dr Marissa Kelaher

Perimenopause and menopause bring significant changes to a woman’s body, yet they’re often not openly discussed. Many women struggle silently, unaware of what’s happening. Hormones like oestrogen and progesterone fluctuate and eventually decline, eventually ending menstrual cycles and fertility. Every woman’s experience is different, but one thing is clear: perimenopause is a natural life stage, not a disease.

This transitional time is the perfect opportunity to take control of your health and prioritise your wellbeing. Embracing a more whole foods-based diet, daily movement, stress management, quality sleep, reducing toxin exposure and using herbal and nutritional supplements can enhance your overall quality of life during this time, and into your future. The strategies in this ebook can all be used as an alternative to, or alongside hormone replacement therapy (HRT).