Over 35? Less periods than before? Rujuta Diwekar explains in a new video how perimenopause changes a woman’s body

Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shared a video on her social media handle explaining perimenopause. Perimenopause is the period before menopause. It can be defined as the period five to ten years before actual menopause. “If you are above 35 and are noticing a change in your periods, bleeding for only 3 days instead of 5 days or bleeding unexpectedly for more than a week, it could be perimenopause. While perimenopause is a natural phenomenon, it does bring some changes to the body,” her post reads.

Rujuta Diwekar also explains the changes that happen in the body during menopause:

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Bones:

Pain in the neck, back and knees starts during ovulation or around periods. However, nothing much is shown in the reports. This is due to perimenopause.

Brain:

Sometimes brain fog can occur during menopause. In some women, they experience symptoms of brain fog where they cannot remember certain things.

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Heart:

Lipid profile, cholesterol and triglycerides change during perimenopause. Blood pressure is likely to increase during periods and ovulation.

Hormones:

Hormonal balance may be disrupted, resulting in physical symptoms such as acne or bloating in adults.

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urinary bladder:

It has been observed that when a woman urinates during menopause, she starts experiencing some changes in urination – the bladder does not empty on its own.

Hair Shine:

During this time, the shine of hair and skin starts to fade and many women also feel hot.

What to do to manage the effects of perimenopause on the body?

Rujuta Diwekar suggests that doing regular exercises like yoga, strength training and cardio can help control the symptoms. Consuming nuts, soaked raisins and saffron daily can help nourish the body. Root vegetables and raw bananas can be consumed to control prolonged periods. A glass of buttermilk with lunch can help improve mood and make us feel refreshed.