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When people hear the word addiction, they often think of alcohol or drugs. But addiction wears many disguises. Food. Work. Exercise. Shopping. Relationships. Social media. Gambling (Insert your coping mechanism here) Because it is rarely about the substance or the behaviour itself. More often, it is an attempt to change the way we feel. To numb. To escape. To distract. To soothe. To survive. Many women reach a stage in life where the strategies that once helped them cope no

What is Chemical Menopause? Chemical menopause is induced using medication (often GnRH analogues) that suppress the production of oestrogen. In simple terms, your body is placed into a temporary menopausal state. This is done because endometriosis is driven by oestrogen. Reduce oestrogen… and in theory, reduce symptoms. On paper, it makes sense... In reality, it can feel like your entire system has been turned upside down.

PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) is a severe response to the natural hormonal changes that happen after ovulation. It’s not about having the “wrong” hormone levels. It’s about how your body and brain respond to those changes. Which is why so many women are told everything is “normal”… while feeling anything but. How It Actually Feels PMDD isn’t just physical. It can affect how you think, feel, and cope with everyday life.