MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS
The number of Menopause Symptoms can range from 35 - 40 in total depending on how they are grouped.
It is important to remember that symptoms can feel different for everyone and some women may have a number of symptoms while others may have few or none.
Acne (Hormonal Acne)
Adult-onset breakouts linked to shifting hormone levels and sebum overproduction.
While often associated with puberty, acne is a surprisingly common symptom of perimenopause. As estrogen and progesterone levels begin to fluctuate and ultimately decline, the relative ratio of androgens (male hormones like testosterone) in the body becomes higher. This hormonal imbalance stimulates the sebaceous glands in the skin to overproduce sebum—a thick, oily substance. When excess sebum combines with dead skin cells, it clogs pores, creating an ideal environment for acne-causing bacteria to thrive.
Menopausal acne typically presents as deep, tender, cystic bumps concentrated along the jawline, chin, and lower cheeks. Unlike teenage acne, menopausal skin is often simultaneously experiencing a loss of moisture and collagen, making harsh, drying acne treatments counterproductive and potentially damaging to the skin barrier.
Evidence-Based Solutions:
Dermatological treatments for menopausal acne often focus on hormone regulation rather than simple topical exfoliation. Clinical interventions include prescription medications like Spironolactone (an anti-androgen) or systemic Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to restore estrogen levels. Gentle, non-comedogenic skincare routines featuring azelaic acid or mild retinoids are also recommended to promote cell turnover without excessive drying.
The Unshrunk Solution:
To address hormonal skin disruptions from the inside out, the Meno Guard Chewable Gummies are an excellent daily defense. They contain Zinc Citrate and Vitamin A, both extensively cited in dermatological research for their ability to regulate sebum production and reduce skin inflammation. Additionally, Evening Primrose Oil provides essential fatty acids that help maintain the skin's barrier, promoting a clearer, more balanced complexion without the drying effects of topical acne treatments.
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It's a busy time here at Shhh...MC HQ
We promise to catch a breath every chance we get to keep you updated - so here's a start... and there's lots more to come!
MAY
20-05-22 :: CHAMPION OF WOMEN AWARDS 2022- hosted by Andrea McLean
In support of Maggie's Cancer Charity and The Felix Project
This inspirational annual Awards Ceremony celebrates extraordinary women who have pioneered with devotion and gift while creating platforms and opportunities to others, lifting and supporting womanhood and the next generation.
What an honour to be invited to contribute to and be present at this exceptional event
Funds raised support the outstanding Maggie Centres providing incredible service and resources to cancer patients through various centres and online in the UK and the exemplary Felix Project food-rescue charity fighting hunger and poverty in the London capital.
Shhh... Menopause Collective were simply thrilled to be able to donate a selection of our sought-after therapeutic wellness to help raise funds in aid of these worthwhile, life-supporting projects, providing our popular Sleep Sound gift box as one of the raffle prizes and sponsoring the goodie bags with our Sleep Sound sleep spray alongside a truly stunning array of other gorgeous lifestyle and beauty brands all lending inspired support.
The atmostphere in the room in the presence of 300 women waymakers - from every industry and conceivable walk of life, recognising and honouring each other was electrifying - what an uplifting event.
We each received a Champion of Women medal - such a lovely and thoughtful touch - and the heart-warming connections we made with so many will remain with us.
Thank you Champion of Women and your friends for a memorable day.
17-05-22 :: CLUBHOUSE CHAT - with You Good Club
IN SUPPORT OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
A lot of shame and misconception still surround issues concerning mental health and much like the experiences of many women going through menopause, symptoms and concerns can feel difficult to talk about - thereby increasing feelings of isolation, stress and anxiety which can further compound symptoms.
We were absolutely delighted to receive the invitation to speak on this vital topic in support of Mental Health Awareness this month.
We'll be guesting for three weeks EVERY TUESDAY courtesy of the lovely team at You Good Club to highlight and explore the many ways in which changes to our mental wellbeing can be affected or triggered by the menopause.
The You Good? Club has been created by mental health advocates Tanya Simmons Reid and Rhonda Sampson - conceived as a space for women and men to have transparent conversations around topics of mental health and mental illness.
Tanya Simmons Reid is president & CEO of Skyrocket Communications, Inc. and visionary of the SoundMinds Mental Health Awareness and Solutions Conference. She is a certified Adult Mental Health First Aider (USA).
Rhonda Sampson is a fashion stylist, designer, creator & GODs intercessor - empowering women to feel confident at any size & life transition. She is a certified Adult Mental Health First Aider (USA).
Listen in or stay tuned for further information.
6-05-22 :: MENO CHAT - with Guest Expert - Dr. Carys Sonnenberg
Our first MenoChat with our guest expert Dr Carys was so well received - we were able to answer many great questions thanks to our excellent group interaction.
We launched our Facebook private group at the end of April to such a warm response. Many of the questions we received from you reflect the views and general concerns so many of us have when going through the different transitions in the menopause years and our regular MENOCHATs will continue to invite the dialogue, provide information and provide a space to share.
Here's a quick excerpt - about the stages of Menopause.
Dr. Sonnenberg is a Hampshire-based GP, specialising in Menopause and thanks to her generous time and expertise we were able to learn so much more than one normally would in the 10 minutes that are available with a doctor's appointment.
We covered further topics - in an hour of great information, advice and tips on:
🙌 3 stages of menopause
🙌 How to make the most of your 10 min GP visit
🙌 HRT who can and can’t use it
🙌 Bladder leakage and ways to ease it
🙌 How to ease sore dry skin around the vagina
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APRIL
26-04-22 :: INVITATION - HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
Seminar - Midlife Engagement New opportunities
Extended by Caroline Ansell MP, Marva Williams was invited to represent Shhh... at a seminar exploring the field of engagement for those in mature years and included panelists from the NHS, the field of human resources as well as from the private sector.
Opportunities such as these to highlight the factors that can impact efficacy and wellbeing in the career field, particularly for women in the menopausal years, are invaluable building blocks for raising awareness and understanding - exploring issues in the workplace that often don't receive enough consideration.
A very welcome signal for the right direction!
It was an honour for our founder Marva Williams to be able to share her expertise and knowledge in this field and for Shhh... to have vital platforms such as these to help shape discourse and inform solutions for tangible support.
17-04-22 :: APP LAUNCH JOHN LEWIS READING
What a fab start to our app journey!
It was such a pleasure to meet so many of you in person at our John Lewis instore APP launch and what an exciting week it was for us.
With so much concern and anxiety affecting the majority of women regarding menopause, putting together and launching our APP has been a passion mission for us and the wonderful feedback we received was so rewarding.
Digestive issues, hot flushes, anxiety and skin changes ...
We covered a lot of topics and many of your key concerns in our individual customer exchanges and it is so encouraging to know that we'll be able to continue to support so many more of you with our program and wellbeing products to help you get back to your true self, getting hormones under control and helping to ease menopause symptoms.
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MARCH
19-03-22 :: WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE AWARD WIN - MARVA WILLIAMS
Bursting with pride are we here at Shhh...MC HQ!
Our very own Marva received the Unsung Hero Award.
The Women of Excellence Foundation - conceived by founder and organiser Janelle Clarke, herself tirelessly active in the local community supporting vulnerable groups and women, recognises women who provide notable service to others.
Marva received the award in recognition of her expertise in wellness and healing formulations particularly with the benefit that the newly launched Shhh... range can bring to those suffering a variety of symptoms as they go through the menopause.
In Marva's words, ' I’m surprised but delighted to be given this award, and I’m truly thankful to those who nominated me. It has made me even more determined to continue creating products for women to turn to.'
You shouldn't be at all surprised Marva.... you're our hero too!
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FEBRUARY
14-02-22 :: JOHN LEWIS - BRENTCROSS
LOVE WAS IN THE AIR!!
Our second pop-up with the wonderful John Lewis team - this time in the vibrant atmosphere of Brent Cross.
It was fab to see both romance as well as selfcare high on the agenda - and not just on Valentine's Day... giving perfect rise for us to promote our message of taking time out to care for others and for self.
Wellbeing is not just about pampering but about rebalancing and when we make the time to care for our health it has a cascade effect on a myriad of other areas in our lives.
This is the vital principle of what we do here at Shhh.... many menopause symptoms can be alleviated or improved with routine use of natural wellness products and practice, and one doesn't have to wait to feel stressed out to benefit from the relaxing effect of simple, trusted natural wonders such as bath salts or aromatherapy scents...
Many of you came to see us and show us your favourite products from our range and hearing your feedback is just a gift that keeps on giving.
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JANUARY
24-01-22 :: INSTORE LAUNCH JOHN LEWIS - BLUEWATER
OUR FIRST JOHN LEWIS POP-UP - What a highlight start to the year 2022!
How excited were we to set up our first pop up in the gorgeous John Lewis Bluewater Shopping Centre - and such a great way to kick off one of our many New Year goals - getting our Shhh... products into the hands of as many of you who might benefit as possible.
The top of the month was a blur of making, prepping and packing stock, setting up and finally launching on the shop floor.
Our fab Shhh... family team spirit was at a wonderful high and boosted by the warm reception from the John Lewis team.
Not all without adventure mind you, as the storms of our beloved Kent decided to give us all a bit of a welcome for a couple of days too(!) but store, staff and visitors troupered on for a brilliant week.
So many dear friends and supporters passed by ... and meeting all you customers for the first time in store was simply an unbeatable experience.
Thank you to everyone who made us feel so appreciated and helped set the tone for exciting things to come!