We've done it. In 2026, the word "menopause" is being heard loud and clear. Even without the most recent figures, the data gathered in ASISA's report ¿Cuánto y cómo se habla en España sobre menopausia en las plataformas digitales? (How much and how is menopause talked about in Spain on digital platforms?) is reason enough to celebrate. Between 2021 and 2023, online conversation about this stage of life in Spain soared by almost 70%, with more than 202,000 mentions on social media. The trend continued in 2024: in the first four months alone, it grew by 6.7%.
We know a lot about its symptoms, the importance of strength training, and what it means for women emotionally and in their lives. So now it's time to put another, equally important term on the table: perimenopause.
A transition that can last more than a decade
This is the name science gives to the transition between a woman's fertile years and menopause itself, which is reached after twelve consecutive months without a period. Although it varies from woman to woman, this journey is estimated to last between 10 and 15 years. In other words, it usually begins around 35, when some hormonal changes and certain symptoms start to appear, always gradually, until it peaks a couple of years before menopause sets in.
Symptoms that go unrecognised
As with menopause, no two women experience it the same way. Some perimenopauses seem endless, while others go completely unnoticed. Most commonly, some symptoms start to show between the ages of 42 and 45: brain fog, the occasional hot flush, changes in the body, morning tiredness… Interestingly, because they are still menstruating, many women don't put these changes down to hormones, even when they notice them. In fact, many don't even mention them to their doctor.
This is because perimenopause often coincides with very demanding times in a woman's life: career growth, sometimes raising young children or teenagers, a busy social life, caring for elderly parents, divorce…
Recognising perimenopause to prepare for what's ahead
Although it isn't always given the importance it deserves, understanding perimenopause is essential. That's not to say we should blame it for all our woes. As we said, this transitional period coincides with stressful times that can take a toll on our body, and with an age at which certain illnesses may start to appear.
But there's no denying that learning to recognise perimenopause means preparing for what's to come. In other words, it's the moment to start looking after yourself so you can embrace the stage that menopause will bring.
Self-care in every sense
Habits, of course, are an essential part. A healthy, varied diet, limiting alcohol and exercising (especially strength training) will make all the difference. It's also an ideal time to devote more time to yourself: to look inward, reinvent yourself, reaffirm who you are… And, of course, to take care of yourself from within.
In this respect, supplementation, whether or not alongside hormone therapy prescribed by your doctor, can become a great ally in restoring your balance. The PULOWI® formula, which combines advanced science and botanical purity, makes it easy with a simple, convenient routine:
- PULOWI® Daily Menopause Support helps modulate daytime oxidative stress, optimise your energy, provide metabolic support and care for your microbiota and bone density. Each sachet contains 35 carefully selected active ingredients, including high-potency adaptogens, probiotic strains, and essential vitamins and minerals.
- PULOWI® Night Menopause Support eases hot flushes, promotes deep relaxation and restores rest, thanks to its combination of four botanical extracts (green tea, chamomile, chasteberry and black cohosh) with a high-potency adaptogen, Shoden® ashwagandha, and magnesium in its highly absorbable bisglycinate form.
A protocol designed to be taken from perimenopause onwards. Because it's never too early to prepare the way for a stage you deserve to live with complete fulfilment and confidence.
