Early Menopause – 5 practical tips to help you
You're in your mid/late 30s, your daily life is humming along, you're taking care of yourself – and suddenly your period stops? Early menopause affects more women than you might think. Here's what happens and how you can feel comfortable in your body again.
Early menopause – medically known as "premature ovarian insufficiency" or POI for short – affects more women than you might think. Yet, it's rarely talked about. We want to change that: with honest information, practical tips, and ideas on how you can feel comfortable in your body again.
Medical What happens during POI (Early Menopause)?
With POI, the ovaries stop regularly producing estrogen – long before the age of 40. In many cases, it happens in the late 20s or early 30s. This is not an exception, but affects about 1 in 100 women.
If you recognize yourself here: Seek medical guidance. Blood tests (e.g., FSH, Estradiol, AMH) can quickly provide clarity.
Typical signs are:
- Your period stops for several months (without hormonal contraception)
- You experience hot flashes or night sweats
- You have mood swings, sleep problems, or concentration difficulties
- Skin, eyes, or mucous membranes feel drier
Practical 5 tips that will help you
In addition to medical guidance, there are many small things that can support your body. Here are 5 tips that really help:
1. Regular meals – for your nervous system
When your blood sugar is on a roller coaster, your hormone balance follows suit – whether you want it to or not. Try to plan three regular meals with healthy fats, protein, and complex carbohydrates. Eating a warm breakfast (e.g., porridge or scrambled eggs) can particularly help regulate your cortisol levels.
2. Fresh air & light – so simple, so effective
Even if it's grey: Daylight is good for you. 20 minutes outside in the morning can stabilize your sleep rhythm, lift your mood, and even alleviate hot flashes. What's more: your body needs sunlight to produce vitamin D – a real bone booster.
3. Set boundaries – even in everyday life
POI changes not only your body – but also your energy level. And that's okay. Saying no. Cancelling a meeting. Taking time out. The courage to take good care of yourself has nothing to do with weakness – but with strength.
4. Use warmth consciously
Warmth can relax – even though you are simultaneously suffering from hot flashes. It sounds paradoxical, but it's true: a hot water bottle on your stomach, a warm foot bath, or a short meditation in the bathtub can help your nervous system calm down. And that has a positive effect on your well-being.
5. Find your network
Whether you join a support group, confide in a friend, or talk to a professional – talking helps. Honestly discussing uncertainties can be a relief. You don't have to justify yourself. And you're not "too early" – you're just you.
Mindset Conclusion: Early does not mean wrong
Early menopause is not uncommon and not a personal failure. It's a part of your story – not its entire meaning. What matters is how you treat yourself: lovingly, mindfully, informed.
And you are allowed to feel just as beautiful, feminine, powerful, and gentle in this phase as any other woman. Not despite your hormonal changes – but with them.
Stay curious about yourself. Your body knows more than you think.
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