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Supporting you through every stage of the menopause
What is the menopause?
The menopause is a natural process that occurs as people age or is induced medically.
It is characterised by a decline in oestrogen levels, resulting in fewer and eventually no periods. No two experiences are the same and some women find their periods stop quickly, while others it can take months or even years.
We have long championed women’s health and we’re privileged to support thousands of women with their daily nutritional requirements through pill-free supplementation - We aim to make a meaningful difference to how women experience the menopause.
Signs and symptoms
There up to 48 different signs and symptoms that can happen at any stage, whether that’s perimenopause, menopause or post menopause.
Here are some of the most common:
Irregular periods
During menopause, periods can slow down over a period of time or all of a sudden stop. Keep an eye out if your periods start to become unpredictable or erratic.
Hot flushes
It may wash over you suddenly or build slowly, either way you may experience reddening of the face, neck and chest as well as warm feeling skin and sweating. Some also feel irregular or increased heart rates.
Sleep Issues
Sleep issue can come in the form of night sweats, increased anxiety and insomnia.
Anxiety
As oestrogen levels drop it can impact your bodies ability to product other hormones such as serotonin, leading you to experience feeling on edge and irritable. Anxiety can also have an impact on sleep.
Changes in breast size
Fluctuating hormones can lead to changes in breast size and shape, coupled with weight gain you may start to feel noticeable changes of two sizes or more.
Weight gain / Slowed metabolism
Changes in hormones, slowing metabolism and muscle mass diminishing with age all play a part in weight gain during the menopause.
Bloating
Frequent and uncomfortable bloating after meals is caused by changing fluctuating hormonal levels. You may find these symptoms settle down as your hormones level out once you’ve stop ovulating.
Brain Fog
Poor memory or an inability to think clearly is a common symptom of perimenopause. Other symptoms such as poor sleep and low mood can exacerbate symptoms.
Headaches
Hormones start to fluctuate as you enter the perimenopause, these changes can ramp up the intensity of headaches and migraines. Typically the frequency and intensity of headaches tend to decline as you move into the menopause.
If your signs and symptoms are extreme or interfering with your daily life, speak to your doctor for advice. Not everyone goes through the same symptoms, so the more informed you are the better prepared your can be.
These are just a few of the symptoms, for a full list download our eBook.
Supplements to support you during menopause
Look out for the M-Tick icon
Being a Gen-M member, we’re part of a collective of brands on a mission to help make the menopause a more positive experience for everyone. While the majority of our products are suitable to help manage your menopause symptoms, products with the M-Tick are considered vital to support your health during this stage of your life.
Look out for this badge across our products to identify which products are best suited during the menopause.
Resources to help you during menopause
What nutrients are needed during menopause?
Our experts go into more details about your nutritional requirements during the menopause and what vitamins and minerals you should consider taking.
Download our free Menopause eBook
We’ve teamed up with three experts to create this our Master the Menopause eBook. Aimed to help educate and support you through your menopause journey.
In-conversation with... Jackie Lynch
Our founder, Andrew Thomas, chats with BANT-Registered Nutritionist® Jackie Lynch to discuss how nutrition can support a healthy menopause.
What nutrients are needed during menopause?
Our experts go into more details about your nutritional requirements during the menopause and what vitamins and minerals you should consider taking.
Our menopause commitment
Supporting you during your menopause journey goes further than helping you meet your body’s nutritional needs.
We don’t believe anyone should suffer in silence, that’s why we’re proud to champion various projects to encourage open and honest conversations about the menopause and help support the 15.5m UK women currently experiencing it.
What is GenM?
A collective of progressive and responsible brands on a mission; a vital mission to improve the menopause experience, normalise the conversation, and help stop menopausal women from being overlooked at home, at work and across society.
The Happy Menopause Podcast
We're proud to be lead sponsors of season 4 of the The Happy Menopause.
Join nutritionist and author Jackie Lynch as she takes you on a journey through midlife to learn how diet and lifestyle can help you take control of your menopause symptoms.
