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Perimenopause & Me: ‘I had never experienced anxiety before so that was really scary’


by IMAGE
18th Oct 2022

In the second part of a new series, Catherine O'Keeffe opens up about her perimenopause experience and the supplements that have helped her manage her symptoms.

“When I was 44, a few things started to change. My confidence just wasn’t what it used to be and I really noticed that at work. My periods started to get heavier – a very typical perimenopause symptom. And I began to experience the early start of brain fog, where your memory and concentration just aren’t what they used to be. Thankfully, I have not had depression (although this can be very common in menopause)...

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