03/08/2026
Perimenopause is often described as a second puberty. The hormonal, physical, and emotional changes can affect much more than we realise, including our relationship with food and our bodies. Awareness, understanding, and early support can make all the difference. 💜
🌸 Did you know that eating disorders don’t just affect teenagers?
Emerging research shows that perimenopause and menopause may be a significant, yet often overlooked, time of vulnerability for eating disorders.
Hormonal fluctuations, changes in body shape, weight gain, sleep disruption, low mood, anxiety, and societal pressures around ageing can all contribute to unhealthy relationships with food and body image.
Studies suggest that women in midlife may experience: ✨ New-onset eating disorders�✨ Relapse of previous eating disorders�✨ Binge eating and loss-of-control eating�✨ Increased body dissatisfaction�✨ Obsessive “healthy eating” behaviours�✨ Higher risks to both physical and mental health
What is particularly concerning is that many women suffer in silence because eating disorders are often mistakenly viewed as conditions that only affect younger people.
As menopause practitioners, we know that hormones, mental wellbeing, metabolic health, and body image are all interconnected. The menopause transition is not simply about hot flushes and changing periods. It can affect every aspect of a woman’s physical and emotional wellbeing.
💜 If you’ve noticed changes in your relationship with food, increasing anxiety about weight, struggling with body image, or feeling unlike yourself during perimenopause or menopause, please know that you’re not alone and support is available.
At EBL Medical Aesthetics & Menopause Care, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care to help women understand their symptoms, optimise their hormonal health, and improve their overall wellbeing.
📅 Ready to take control of your health? Book a menopause consultation today and let me support you on your journey through perimenopause and beyond. Send me a message, call the clinic, or book online to get started.
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