Body-Confidence for 40+ Women 

Could These Feelings Be Menopause?

Sally Bartlett

It happened in the early 2000s, when I was in my 40s. In the middle of my martial arts class, I slugged a fellow mom-student repeatedly in the arm. Did I mention it was a family class? Unbeknownst to me, I was perimenopausal. I had been in denial for at least two years. But after that evening, there was no more denying.

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Just as I was, many women are in denial about being in perimenopause because we are out of touch with our bodies.

-Sally Bartlett, Speaker/Workplace Menopause Trainer/Author

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That reality check led me to take a deeper look into my life. Just as I was then, many women are in denial about being in perimenopause because we are out of touch with our bodies. Menopause is a transition that most of us dread. The good news is if we achieve Body-Confidence and approach this natural life stage with an open mind, it can be the best part of our lives.

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The Varsity Menopause Quiz

I’m so happy you found your way here—to a community of women who have experienced menopause (and yes, survived all the emotions, physical symptoms, ups and downs) and have made a decision to make it a Varsity Menopause experience. 

But, how do you know if this is the right place for you? And … is it even menopause anyway? I’ve put together a quick YES/NO quiz to help you determine if what you’re experiencing is a hormonal shift, perimenopause or menopause, and if this community is right for you. 

• Are you experiencing overwhelming physiological symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, erratic periods, cramps, breast pain, waking in the middle of the night, inability to stay asleep or go back to sleep, body odor, dry skin, itching that wakes you up, night sweats, hair loss)?
• Are you suddenly more forgetful than ever in your life? 
• Have you experienced “brain fog”—trouble finding...