We were overwhelmed by the support for our education webinar on peri-menopause. This conversation is important to us, and from the responses we have received, we understand it is important to you to.
We have worked with our good friends Kate Ivey and Niki Bezzant to bring you their (well educated) views on your questions and compiled them here.
If you missed the live webinar, sign up using the form at the bottom of this blog to get access. If you have other questions – reach out to us at hello@evereewomen.com or on our social channels.
The Everee Women team xx
Q: How does perimenopause affect my risk for conditions like osteoporosis and heart disease?
Kate says: “Yes - peri-menopause can increase risk of osteoporosis as estrogen plays a crucial role in maintaining bone density - plyometric jump training and heavy lifting recommended. Yes - to heart disease as again estrogen has an effect on cardiovascular system. Exercise, diet, good sleep and reducing stress will help reduce these risks.”
Q: I can't attend the whole session this morning and will watch the recording later…
Niki says: “People in early menopause should be on HRT to protect bones until the natural age of menopause - ie about early 50s. That is best practice advice, and I’m really sorry to hear it hasn’t been followed in this case. This has clearly had impacts for you! You don’t say how old you are now, but it could really be worth seeing an endocrinologist to get an opinion on whether HRT would be useful at this stage.”
Everee Women team says: “Alongside your zelandronic influsions, discuss calcium supplements and a good source of vitamin D with your medical professional. Also, refer back to the webinar for Niki Bezzant’s discussion on hormone replacement therapy and Kate’s discussion on exercise and how both positively impact bone density.”
Q: I am in my late 30's trying to conceive…
Everee Women team says: “Yes and Yes to both of these questions. We recommend discussing with your doctor early in the stages of trying to conceive. (And don’t be panicked when they call it a geriatric pregnancy… it's just a medical term for something that’s quite natural!).”
Q: Why is Everee #3 ideal for perimenopause?
Everee Women team says: “Everee #3 contains Ovitage® collagen, which has demonstrated promising benefits for gut health, serotonin production and mood stability…”
“Additionally, Ovitage®’s role in enhancing serotonin levels is crucial… contributing to improved emotional balance and mental clarity during menopause.”
Q: There is a lot of talk about hot flushes… is the opposite possible?
Niki says: “Yep - the temperature gauge in the brain (hypothalamus) is going haywire…”
Kate says: “Yes it can due to reduced circulation and temperature regulation…”
Q: I was always very regular… worried about premature aging.
Everee Women team says: “Everee #3 with Ovitage® is a good source of support for your body to produce collagen 4 and 7…”
Niki says: “Whatever the case: pay lots of attention to all the lifestyle stuff… Ageing is a valuable thing.”
Q: What is the difference between HIIT and SIT?
Kate says: “HIIT is working at 80%… SIT is working at 100%…”
Q: How long will it take to see the benefits of Everee Women?
Everee Women team says: “You should start noticing a difference within the first 2–4 weeks…”
Q: How can one manage energy levels through exercise?
Kate says: “Rest when you are tired… prioritise rest as just as important if not more important than exercise…”
Q: What prep should you be doing in your 30's and 40's?
Kate says: “In terms of exercise, creating habits including mobility…”
Niki says: “Learning body acceptance and intuitive eating can be hugely beneficial…”
Q: If I could choose one exercise to add to walking…
Kate says: “Yes! Strength is the main thing that is lost in perimenopause and beyond…”
Q: PCOS, metformin and perimenopause?
Niki says: “PCOS and peri-menopause share some symptoms… best discussed with your doctor.”
Everee Women team says: “We are not qualified to answer this specifically…”
Q: Spin class and HIIT/SIT?
Kate says: “Go super hard for the first 20 mins… still do the classes you love.”
Q: How does Everee fit with diet and exercise?
Everee Women team says: You can read more here .
Q: Views on fasting?
Niki says: “Mindy Pelz is… not based in solid science…”
Kate says: “Peri-post menopausal women need to fuel for the task at hand…”
Q: Night shift workers?
Kate says: “Listen to your body… fuel yourself well.”
Q: Testosterone?
Niki says: “Approved only for HSDD… not currently funded.”
Q: Intense exercise and cortisol?
Kate says: “Short, intense sessions build resilience to stress…”
Q: Tips for husbands and partners?
Everee Women team says: “Love this question…”
Niki says: Partners might like to read this here.
Q: Supplements?
Niki says: “No supplement is as effective as HRT…”
Everee Women team says: Everee Women™ #3 is a protein powder formulated with a prebiotic…
- Bowel habits
- Mood
- Nails
- Hair
- Skin
Q: Is the product coeliac friendly?
Everee Women team says: Yes
Q: Ideal weekly exercise structure?
Kate says: 2–3 heavy lifting, 1–2 SIT, 1–2 HIIT… make it work for you.
Q: Turning the mind off for sleep?
Kate says: Breathwork and calming the CNS.
Niki says: Sleep hygiene basics… and cut out the booze!
