23. Lapses in memory For many of us on this menopause journey, memory lapse can be one of the more unsettling symptoms, leaving us to wonder if we’ve completely lost the plot or are going bat$hit crazy! Whichever way we look at it, it can be a worry as it can lead to many misconceptions, such as the belief that memory lapses are indicative of a far more serious issue; this means a stressed Hottie on the edge – who’s …
22. Lack Of Focus PAY ATTENTION HOTTIES – that’s if you can actually keep your mind on the task at hand before the brain fog descends, rendering you completely stupefied, losing your focus, and having to ask yourself for the umpteenth time “What the f*ck am I supposed to be doing?!” Whilst this can be an unsettling turn of events as – let’s be honest here hotties – we’re usually able to do several things at once with such aplomb! …
21. Pins & Needles Fear not fellow hotties, this is not a suggestion to pop along to the nearest haberdashery for sewing supplies and become a seamstress, nor a suggestion that you should take up knitting! Tho just imagine all the wonderful clothes and accessories you could make if you weren’t constantly knackered, hot and bothered, irritable, fed up…yada, yada, yada… HOWEVER, that could be a great way to relax AND be creative, taking your mind off the world of …
20. Gum Issues Oh goodie – another month, another menopause symptom! Let’s delve into the pic ‘n’ mix of more menopausal mischief and mayhem, by pulling out (dental pun intended!) and unwrapping this tantalising trio of symptoms affecting another G-Spot – GUMS! Step forward: Gum recession ~ Gingivitis ~ Gum bleeding! Approximately a quarter of peri/menopausal women will experience some sort of gum problems. Symptoms can include: Pain or burning Swelling and/or pus Increased sensitivity Dry mouth Bad breath Bleeding …
19. Electric Shocks ~ aka Electric Shock Sensation (ESS) Snap…crackle…POP! This! ??? fellow hotties does not refer to the sound of your Rice Krispies in the morning after being drenched with ice cold milk! You will be shocked and shaken to find that this actually relates to yet ANOTHER possible side effect of that glorious journey through menopause – electric shocks! This is a pretty strange symptom that not even the scientists fully understand, however, we do know that plenty …
18. Thinner Hair Bloody hormones! As if we don’t have enough to deal with, losing our once lustrous locks can be added to the symptoms’ checklist. Hopefully, we’re not talking about a desperate comb-over moment, but let’s be totally honest here, we’ve all endured a bad hair day at some point during our life, and probably accompanied by some highly dubious, questionable hairstyles – especially from our experimental younger days! Peri/menopause symptoms are a bit of a lottery – and …
17. Muscle Tension Let’s talk tension. And not the kind of tension we feel when wanting to maim a beloved family member or friend who has absolutely NO inkling whatsoever of the mind and body clusterf*ck you are currently enduring, which you’re trying to navigate through thanks to Mother Nature and the joys of the peri/menopause! We could spend endless hours talking about that! However, we are going to address another type of tension. So coming in at number 17 …
16. Dizzy Spells This month we have the ear worm of Vic Reeves’ song ‘Dizzy’ – “I’m so dizzy, my head is spinning”. And with ANOTHER peri/menopause symptom to tackle, it’s no bloody wonder! Only this time it’s not somebody we’re attracted to that is making our heads spin, it’s those pesky hormones again! Boy oh boy do these fluctuating hormones know how to create havoc AND, to give them their credit that they’re due, they do it soooo well! …
15. Joint issues There is a scene from the famous comedy film – Monty Python’s Life of Brian – where an old man goes to answer a knock at the door, muttering “my nose is knackered, my eyes are grizzled, my legs are old and bent” – well you know what fellow hotties? This is something we can relate to too, as we kind of know exactly how he feels, and can add to that roll call of ailments, back, …
A hot mouth A woman’s menopause journey is a natural part of life ~ thank you Mother Nature for that wonderful, generous ‘gift’ which just keeps on giving ~ we can categorically say, hand on heart, that our bodies’ and minds’ reactions to our ever-changing and fluctuating hormones are anything but normal! The peri/menopause really is the gift that keeps giving, especially when it comes to some downright weird symptoms! Not only do we hotties have to cope with hot …
13. Breast Soreness Let’s talk about boobs and no, we are not making a boob! This month it’s all about breasts and in particular – breast soreness, also known as mastalgia. Our menstrual cycle, pregnancy or peri/menopause, are all key factors when our hormones fluctuate and completely stress out, causing breast tenderness and pain; it might be a dull ache, a throbbing pain or even a burning sensation. The point being, the ‘fun bags’ are no longer having any fun! …
