“Is This Perimenopause?” 7 Signs It Might Be and What You Can Do About It
You’re 40-something, feeling not quite like yourself, and wondering… is this just life right now, or is it perimenopause?
If that question’s been rattling around your brain at 2am while you throw off the covers for the third time that night, you’re not alone.
Here’s what you need to know about the signs of perimenopause and some simple, daily rituals that can help you feel the whole SheBANG! again.
1. Your sleep has gone AWOL
Falling asleep? No problem. Staying asleep? Forget it. Many women in their 40s report waking at 2 or 3am, mind buzzing, body restless, and so ready to start the day… except it’s basically still yesterday.
Your SheBANG! moment:
Our Peri Hot Choccy is a cult favourite for a reason. With magnesium glycinate, hops and zero sugar, it’s designed as a delicious evening ritual to help manage sleep disturbances and night-time restlessness.
2. Mood swings worthy of a Netflix drama
One minute you’re fine, the next minute someone looks at you funny and… cue tears, rage, or both.
Your SheBANG! moment:
The Peri Chai Latte isn’t just a hug in a mug, it contains magnesium glycinate, traditionally used to help maintain emotional balance and soothe those hormonal rollercoaster days. Oh and collagen of course...
3. Hot flushes & night sweats: the midlife glow you didn’t ask for
Suddenly you’re peeling off layers in the middle of a meeting or flipping your doona on and off like you’re in some sort of Olympic sport.
Your SheBANG! moment:
The Peri Rose & Vanilla Latte has been flying off shelves since launch for its calming flavour and functional ingredients women are loving as part of their daily routine.
4. Periods gone rogue
Maybe they’re heavier, maybe they’re lighter, maybe they’re turning up whenever they feel like it. It’s like your 13-year-old self and your 43-year-old self have synced calendars.
Your SheBANG! moment:
While no latte can boss your cycle around, creating small daily rituals (like making your favourite SheBANG! drink) can help you feel a little more anchored when your body’s doing its own thing. Check out our superlattes developed for peri/menopause and PMS here.
5. Brain fog that could hide a small village
Keys in the fridge? Lost track of what you were saying mid-sentence? You’re in good company; hormonal shifts can sometimes leave your brain feeling a bit… pixelated.
Your SheBANG! moment:
Our Peri Salted Caramel Latte gives you a delicious moment of calm to reset before you tackle the next thing on your list. Because sometimes the best fix for brain fog is pressing pause.
6. Your skin, hair, and nails aren’t what they used to be
Lower oestrogen levels can play havoc with how your skin feels and how quickly your hair or nails grow.
Your SheBANG! moment:
Our lattes with collagen (Peri Chai, Peri Salted Caramel, Peri Rose & Vanilla) help you top up on protein building blocks as part of your daily routine.
7. You just… feel different
It’s hard to put your finger on. You love your life, but there’s a shift you can’t quite explain.
Your SheBANG! moment:
That’s why we created SheBANG! in the first place, to give women simple, delicious ways to help manage some of the most common symptoms of perimenopause, from hot flushes to sleep troubles, so you can feel like you again. Shop all our perimenpause goodies here.
The Takeaway
If you’re nodding along to a few of these, it might be time to have a chat with your GP about perimenopause. In the meantime, small daily rituals like a SheBANG! Superlatte can make a world of difference in how supported you feel through it all.
Because this stage of life might be inevitable, but suffering through it in silence? Absolutely not.
