Menopause
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Menopause and Its Crazy Musical Symptoms: My Tinnitus Experience
Lulu’s Pause is a reflective series exploring the chaotic and challenging experience of menopause, particularly focusing on symptoms like tinnitus. The author shares personal struggles, insights, and urges women to communicate their experiences. Despite a lack of attention from healthcare providers on perimenopause, she emphasizes the importance of self-care and speaking out. Continue reading
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Navigating Menopause: My Journey with Dry Eye Symptoms
Lulu’s Pause explores the struggles of navigating menopause, particularly focusing on the unexpected symptom of dry eye. Through personal anecdotes, Lulu illustrates the frustration of seeking relief and the emotional toll it takes on daily life. Ultimately, she emphasizes resilience and self-acceptance while sharing her journey through this challenging phase. Continue reading
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Sorry, Not Sorry! My Menopausal Excuse…err Mantra.
The author explores their struggles with menopause, highlighting how it has transformed their life and identity. They express disdain for excuses while reflecting on the toll of hormonal changes, which forced them to excuse themselves from showing up everyday and slow down and prioritize self-care. The phrase “Sorry, not sorry! I am menopausal” serves as… Continue reading
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My Menopause Journey: Flaky Scalp Awareness
The author reflects on their decade-long career in fashion, culminating in a poignant realization about menopause. Initially dismissive of a flaky scalp as mere irritation, they later recognize it as an early symptom of this life transition. Acceptance and self-compassion replace anxiety, leading to a journey of personal growth and resilience. Continue reading