Start Here-Step 3: The Reason For Essend; Understanding The Need For Emotional Support And Frequent BHRT Adjustments During The Menopause Transition

Once perimenopause starts, emotional, mental and physical experienced symptoms can be mild or moderate, but also severe for many women. Our goal is to offer women access to daily/as needed help with their menopause transition and BHRT regimen.

Navigating menopause is something most of us don't want to do alone. Perimenopause can bring a wide range of emotional, mental, and physical symptoms, from mild to severe. (You can read more about this in our article “The Menopause Lottery; I Won The Jackpot!”) The truth is, support for women during menopause isn't always easy to find. Our healthcare systems are still catching up, and it's only recently that menopause is getting the attention it truly deserves. We're working to change that – and that's a big part of what Essend is all about.

Once perimenopause begins, it's important to think about the next 40-50 years. Even if you don't feel many symptoms, your body is undergoing significant changes. For example, the decline in hormones like estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone affects everyone who reaches menopause. It's a lifelong journey, and while these hormones won't return to their previous levels, understanding and managing the changes is key. Women experience this hormonal shift earlier than men, typically 30 years sooner.

During the 7-10 years of perimenopause, and even in menopause itself, hormone levels fluctuate. If you're using BHRT, this often means needing dosage adjustments, sometimes every few months during perimenopause, and periodically afterward. Essend can be incredibly helpful in recognizing these changes. By tracking your symptoms and their severity, you can determine when it’s time to talk to your doctor about adjusting your dosage. It's a lot to manage, and honestly, it can feel almost impossible without the right guidance. Without these adjustments, many women miss out on symptom relief and the important benefits BHRT offers for bone, brain, heart, and vaginal health. Sadly, this lack of support often leads women to give up on BHRT altogether. At Essend, we're here to change that by providing daily, weekly, or as-needed help with your menopause transition and BHRT journey (if you choose to use it).

If you have any questions, the Community Discord Chat is a fantastic resource! It's included in your Essend Community membership, and I'm active there, ready to provide answers and support.

Next suggested read: How Can Essend Help Me? in the Start Here section.