Health experts Professor Susan Davis, Dr Natasha Vavrek and our Director and Principal Dieitian, Dr Shelley Wilkinson answered perimenopause questions posted in from ABC readers.

Look back at the live blog with answers to all the perimenopause questions you might have – and some you may not have thought of yet!

Whether it’s about brain fog, sleep anxiety, mood swings, hot flashes or sex — nothing was off limits. And they had all the answers.

And a reminder that all answers given are for general education and information purposes only. It is not intended to be and should not be used as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Reliance on this information is at your own risk.

How can a dietitian help me in perimenopause?

It can feel like your body (and life) are out of control as you enter perimenopause. You are not alone. There are things you can do to help feel stronger and more in control.

This is a time of many changes. We want to support you to grow bolder, not just older.

Starting a lifestyle modification program that incorporates dietary and movement (aerobic and resistance) changes during perimenopause is beneficial.

Making changes to health habits at this time is extremely impactful in reducing future risk of cardiometabolic disease than waiting until the postmenopausal years.

 

 

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