Hey there! ✨
Lately, I’ve been hearing this term everywhere on women’s health podcasts: perimenopause. Something just clicked. Conversations with my best friends about weird periods, mood swings, and little body changes that feel “just a bit different” started to make sense. 🧑🤝🧑 We might not be fully there yet, but now is the perfect time to learn, prepare, and understand this often-overlooked stage of life.
What is perimenopause, and why is it often overlooked?
Perimenopause is the transitional stage before menopause, usually starting in your late 30s to mid-40s, when estrogen levels begin to gradually decline. 📉 While menopause tends to get all the attention, perimenopause often flies under the radar—even though it can last 4–8 years and bring noticeable changes like irregular periods, hot flashes, mood swings, low libido, and sleep disruptions. 😵💫 Understanding this stage is key because it sets the foundation for healthy bones, heart, and emotional health.
What are the signs of perimenopause?
Everyone experiences perimenopause differently, but common signals include:
· Irregular menstrual cycles: your periods may be lighter, heavier, longer, shorter, or skipped entirely.
· Hot flashes and night sweats: sudden waves of warmth, sweating, and sometimes chills.
· Mood changes and anxiety: irritability, low mood, and heightened emotional sensitivity.
· Vaginal dryness and urinary changes: leading to discomfort during intercourse or more frequent urination.
· Brain fog: forgetfulness, trouble concentrating, and distractibility.
These symptoms are real, impactful, and deserving of attention—yet many women brush them off as just “aging.” Including everyone I know. 🙈
How can lifestyle help manage perimenopause?
Lifestyle changes are powerful tools during this time. Balanced nutrition, weight-bearing exercises, layered clothing for hot flashes, and sleep hygiene all make a measurable difference. Limiting alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco while practicing meditation or stress-management techniques supports both hormonal balance and emotional wellness. 🧘🏻♀️
How can Bea Clary Sage Pure Essential Oil support perimenopause?
Another support during this time can be: 💮Bea Oleia Clary Sage Pure Essential Oil💮. Extracted from the flowering tops of Salvia sclarea and sourced from France, this oil helps:
· Balance hormones: Clary Sage contains compounds that mimic estrogen activity, and may help ease hot flashes, menstrual cramps, and other perimenopausal symptoms.
· Promote emotional calm: Diffuse it or inhale the aroma to reduce stress, anxiety, and mood swings.
· Support sleep and relaxation: Add a few drops to your diffuser or pillow to help unwind at night.
· Relieve muscle tension: Massage diluted oil onto the lower abdomen, neck, or shoulders.
· Boost scalp and hair health: May help encourage stronger, healthier strands while reducing dandruff.
Try combining Clary Sage with Rosemary for focus and mental clarity, or Black Pepper for muscle relaxation and stress relief. Dilute with Oleia Pure Oil for topical use, or add a few drops to your diffuser during meditation or bedtime rituals. It’s a perfect complement to what your OB-GYNE will tell you when you consult. 😉👩🏻⚕️
Why start early with perimenopause support?
Because this stage often flies under the radar, proactive care can help us feel more grounded, maintain our physical health, and reduce the intensity of symptoms before menopause fully sets in. Small, intentional habits—paired with the therapeutic touch of Bea Clary Sage Pure Essential Oil—make this transition smoother, calmer, and even empowering. 💪🏻
Show me your bottle and I’ll show you mine. ’Til next time! 💟
xo, L.
References:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21608-perimenopause
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/perimenopause/
https://menopause.org/patient-education/menopause-topics/perimenopause
https://www.healthline.com/health/clary-sage
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-407/clary-sage