Hormonal Mood Swings and the Myth of Being Too Much PMS, perimenopause and the natural rhythms of being a woman, it’s not in your head. By Emily Barcley “She’s so crabby, must be on her period” “Crazy period pains/mood swings? She must be making it up” “Menopause? She must be hysterical – send her to the asylum” These tropes are all too familiar to any of us who experience anything other than a ‘normal’ menstrual cycle. Maybe we have a bleed that is ‘too heavy’, maybe we get monthly cramps that debilitate us, radiating from our ribcage to our…
Author: Emily Barclay
Emily Barclay
Emily Barclay launched Perimenopause Hub in 2019, following over 3 years of what she came to learn were perimenopause symptoms, bringing together experts from around the world to support women through this life stage.
Emily is passionate about helping women feel epic. She lives in Scotland with her partner and 5 dogs.
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