Ep 2 | Perimenopause | Managing symptoms, diet, lifestyle and how it affects your mental health
Does exercise help perimenopause symptoms? Do I need to change my diet? How does perimenopause affect my mental health? Listen to find out!In this episode, you'll hear from pelvic health physiotherapist, Helen Edwards, accredited practising dietitian, Jacqui Cotugno and leading endocrinologist, Dr Christina Jang, as they take a deeper dive into perimenopause and explore how diet and lifestyle changes can help relieve symptoms. They'll also explore how hormonal changes can affect mental health and wellbeing, and how to get support.Our guest Alice also shares her personal experience with perimenopause and its impact on her mental wellbeing.Make sure you listen to our next episode, where we explore the transition from perimenopause to menopause.Feel free to leave us a review too — we'd love to hear your thoughts.Episode Resources: Health and Wellbeing QueenslandHealth and Wellbeing Queensland is an independent health promotion agency working to drive generational change across physical activity, nutrition and wellbeing.Australasian Menopause Society (AMS) The AMS is a not-for-profit member-based society aiming to improve the quality of life for women during and after the menopause. Visit the AMS website for more information.Jean Hailes for Women's HealthJean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving women's health across Australia through every life stage. Visit the Jean Hailes website for more information.LifelineLifeline provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia. Visit the Lifeline website for more information, or call them on 13 11 14.Beyond BlueBeyond Blue is an Australian mental health and wellbeing support organisation. For more information visit the Beyond Blue website or call them on 1300 22 4636.