Is Stress Making Perimenopause More Challenging?

If you’ve noticed that things feel more difficult during perimenopause or menopause, more mood swings, poor sleep, maybe even waking in the small hours with your mind whirring, you’re in good company. Recent research suggests that around 75% of menopausal women in the UK experience raised stress levels during this time.

It’s not simply all in your head. There’s a biological reason for this: the stress response in the body (the HPA axis, if you fancy the science) is closely linked with your hormones. Juggling work, family, and life admin while your body is in flux can be overwhelming and stress can really notch up symptoms like hot flushes, interrupted sleep, and anxiety.

The good news? Nutritional therapy offers steady, practical ways to improve how you feel, not with miracle fixes, but with down-to-earth strategies you can actually weave into your life.

Over the next few posts, I’ll share how the right foods, gentle routines, and a realistic approach can help you feel more like yourself, without fads or overwhelm.

Does stress seem to make your symptoms worse? If you’re happy to share, let me know below, or just email back in confidence.