The Day I Found Out I Was Postmenopausal… And How It Changed Everything

I always thought I knew my body. I had been through tough times before—stress, exhaustion, burnout—but this was different. I was fading, slowly but surely, and I couldn’t understand why.

For years, I had been searching for answers. I went from one doctor to another, listing my symptoms:

🔹 I was always tired, even after resting.

🔹 My brain felt foggy, like I was constantly in a daze.

🔹 My heart would race for no reason, making me question my sanity.

🔹 I couldn’t sleep, yet I woke up feeling like I had run a marathon.

🔹 I was struggling to breathe at times, as if an invisible weight was on my chest.

🔹 My body ached in ways I couldn’t explain.

Each time, I was met with the same responses: "You're too young for menopause." "Maybe it's stress." "Try to relax."

So, I did what I always did—I pushed through it. I ignored the discomfort, blamed myself, and convinced myself that I was just not trying hard enough.

And then, one day, I got my blood test results. FSH and LH levels confirmed it—I was postmenopausal.

At 42.

I stared at the results, feeling a wave of shock, relief, grief, and validation all at once.

I wasn’t crazy.I wasn’t weak.I wasn’t imagining it.

My body had been screaming for help, and no one—including me—had been listening.

That moment changed everything. I didn’t just want to deal with menopause. I wanted to understand it, document it, and share it. I wanted to collect every piece of information, every treatment option, every supplement, every breakthrough—so no woman would ever feel as lost and dismissed as I did.

I was shocked by how much I didn’t know. How much we aren’t taught. How much damage can be done to a woman’s body simply because no one talks about this phase of life.

So, I made a decision: I would learn everything I could. I would research, consult experts, experiment with treatments, and find real solutions. And then, I would share it all.

Let It Pause is my way of breaking the silence. A space where science meets real experience. Where women can find knowledge, support, and truth.

I want the world to understand menopause. I want women to be prepared, informed, and empowered. I want to make sure no one else has to suffer in silence, question their sanity, or feel dismissed by their doctors.

💡 Menopause is not an ending. It’s a shift, a transition, a new chapter—one that we deserve to navigate with clarity, support, and dignity.

This is my journey. And I’m bringing you with me. 💛