THEOn December 18th she will turn 54 and life and career are smiling on her. Claudia Geriniprotagonist of the dramedy The truth is outhas chosen to open up about the phase he is going through, that of perimenopause. Interviewed by the magazine Well beingthe Roman actress told her story. «I must say that the impact is overall light, especially on a psychological level»confided Claudia Gerini, proving to be an example of how to face changes with awareness and serenity. «The life cycle goes on»commented the actress, adding that she had started experimenting with the classics nocturnal hot flashesas well as having noticed that tends to be more emotional.
Perimenopause: what happens in this “transition” phase
To clarify the phase preceding menopause is the Dr. Carmela Pisanoregenerative doctor, nutritionist and health director of Acaia Clinic in Rome and Milan.
«Perimenopause is a period that it can last for years (it is very subjective) and which is characterized by strong hormonal fluctuationsnot only estrogenic, but also progesterone, which often anticipate the symptoms. It is not menopause yet, but its antechamber: in this phase the female body seeks a new balance. This hormonal swing tends to manifest itself with increasingly irregular menstrual cyclesmood swings, first hot flashes and nocturnal insomnia».
Diet and weights: the first line of defense in perimenopause
During the interview given to the magazine Well being, Claudia Gerini he made it known about not wanting to resortfor the moment, to hormone replacement therapy. As Dr. Pisano underlines, «take care of your lifestyle and adapt it to the perimenopause phase it is an essential step.
Claudia Gerini reminds us that perimenopause is not a taboo, but a natural life cycle (Getty Images)
Going into detail, in perimenopause it is crucial to stabilize blood sugar levels with low glycemic index meals and enrich the diet of phytoestrogens and Omega-3 fatty acids for anti-inflammatory purposes. Physical activity doesn’t have to be limited to cardiobut include strength training with weights, essential for counteract the loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia) and preserve the bone health during perimenopause and, even more so, in time of menopause”, recommends the expert.