Do you feel like your body isn’t behaving the way it used to? Sudden heat waves, disrupted sleep, or mood changes that feel stronger than before?

This is a common experience during menopause – and much of it is connected to hormonal changes.

During this phase, estrogen levels gradually decline. Unlike the time before menopause, when hormones fluctuate up and down, they now begin to decrease more steadily. Progesterone is already low, since ovulation has mostly stopped.

Estrogen affects many parts of the body – not just your cycle. It helps regulate body temperature, sleep, mucous membranes, brain function, and more. As levels drop, you may start to notice changes in different areas, both physical and mental.

This is also why symptoms can vary so much from person to person. For some, the transition is mild. For others, more noticeable.

Your body is going through a transition – and it can take time to find a new balance.

It can help to know:

Estrogen levels gradually decrease during menopause.

Progesterone is already low because ovulation has stopped.

Many symptoms are part of the body adjusting.

Sleep, temperature, and mood are often affected.

Everyone experiences this differently.

Alma’s tip:

If your body feels unfamiliar, try to meet it with patience. A lot is happening at once, even if you can’t see it. And if your symptoms affect your daily life, support is available – you don’t have to go through it alone.