As a proud 53-year-old First Nations woman whose identity, culture, and connection to community are at the heart of who she is and how she moves through the world, Rhonda says sharing the story of her personal perimenopause and menopause journey is important.
“My experience has challenged me in ways I never expected,” Rhonda says.
“Around the age of 47, I began experiencing symptoms such as sleepless nights, night sweats, and brain fog.”
By 51, Rhonda’s symptoms had continued and, at times, intensified, including uncomfortable sensations like crawling skin and ongoing disrupted sleep. When her doctor suggested Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT), she says she was initially hesitant and unsure.
“After agreeing to trial [MHT] for 6 weeks, I experienced a significant shift,” she says.
“Today, I feel more balanced, more like myself again, and more in control of my wellbeing.”
