Should I start prepping for menopause in my 20's and 30's?

How to Prepare for Menopause Naturally: A Decade-by-Decade Guide

Menopause is a natural phase in every woman and menstruators life, marking the end of her reproductive years. Navigating the myriad changes that accompany this transition can be challenging. If you've wondered, "How can I prepare for menopause naturally?" you're in the right place. In this guide, we'll detail steps you can take in each decade of your life to ensure a smoother, more natural transition into menopause.

Your 20s & 30s: Lay the Foundations

• Educate Yourself: Start by learning about your hormones. The sooner you become attuned to your body, the earlier you can establish a baseline for what's normal for you. This can help identify potential hormonal imbalances. Familiarize yourself with menopause to support the women around you.

• Exercise for Bone Health: Research shows that weight-bearing exercises like weightlifting, yoga, and other resistance training can help build strong bones and increase muscle mass.

• Dietary Considerations: Embrace a nutrient-rich diet focusing on whole foods and blood sugar balance through fats, fiber, and protein. Ensure adequate intake of vitamin D and calcium for bone strength. CycleBites can be a nutritional addition to your diet.

• Avoid Smoking & Vaping: Research suggests smoking might hasten the onset of menopause.

  Establish a Baseline: Understand your hormonal norms. While you don’t need all the tests, consider discussing these baseline labs with your doctor: Complete Blood Count (CBC), Lipid Profile, Vitamin D Test, Gut Health Assessment, Thyroid Function Tests, FSH & AMH Test, Micronutrient Assessment, and DUTCH Test

  Monitor Menstrual Regularity: In the late 30s, some begin to notice menstrual cycle changes, which might signal perimenopause.

  
  

  Past episode on perimenopause (lol the quality is not great this was when I was recoding in my closet):

  Listen here -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perimenopause-explained-featuring-certified-nurse-midwife/id1541720489?i=1000508264048

  
  

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