Your menopausal health & holiday

Your Menopausal health & holiday

If you're seeking a relaxing and rejuvenating getaway, Menonet has everything menopausal women need to know for the ultimate holiday, from hot flash-friendly packing tips to fashion, beauty, and travel advice for those on HRT. Read on for tips on planning a fantastic, restorative break!

Planning and going on vacation should be fun, but the menopause transition can turn an exciting time into one filled with anxiety. Ensuring you pack properly is just the start of the challenges. Menopausal symptoms like heightened anxiety, panic attacks, brain fog, and nervousness about night sweats can make travel much more difficult for women going through this transition. Simple concerns like misplacing a passport or drenching sheets with hot sweats are enough to make some wonder if booking a vacation was a good idea at all. With careful planning and extra precautions, the right mindset, and maybe some medical advice beforehand, the menopause transition doesn't have to ruin a vacation.

With self-care and planning, you can continue exploring the world with joy!

Easing travel anxiety

Even simple trips that were once routine can suddenly become stressful and uncomfortable during this transition. The unfamiliarity of new places and situations can also feel more daunting than before, even for experienced travellers. Perimenopause is a time of deep personal evolution. You reflect on your life, personality, and how to embrace change. With this, your travel style and needs likely shift as well. Accept these changes compassionately, indulge yourself, and travel in ways that feel right for this stage of life. Menopause may alter how you travel, but you can navigate any anxiety.

Take these steps to avoid triggers and overwhelm. With self-care and planning, you can continue exploring the world with joy!

To avoid disturbing others if you feel uncomfortable, hot, or stressed while traveling by plane or train, book an aisle seat so that you can easily get up and move around.
Before heading off on your holiday, it’s essential to have travel insurance in place to protect you in case anything goes wrong. If you’ve recently started hormone replacement therapy (HRT), you may be unsure whether it needs to be declared. The answer is yes — it does. Insurers require you to disclose all medical conditions before you travel.
If crowds in terminals and public transport cause you anxiety or claustrophobia, consider speaking with your doctor about therapy options including talking therapies that could help you manage your fears before your flight.
If you prefer to avoid prescription medications for treating anxiety, you can explore natural remedies that can also help just for the flight or journey. Several effective natural solutions exist for anxiety, including herbs, essential oils, and dietary changes. For example, herbs like chamomile, passionflower, and lavender have traditionally been used to ease anxiety and promote relaxation.
Discuss your feelings with your family as well, since it is important that everyone comprehends your worries and trigger points so they can assist you in managing and coping during stressful circumstances.
Meditation apps that offer guided mindfulness sessions can help calm our busy minds and organise scattered thoughts, even during short transit rides or times away. The good news for menopausal women is that there is no right or wrong way to meditate.
Avoid caffeine and alcohol before your flight. Substitute Green Tea or water.
Get a good night's sleep before your flight to feel well-rested.
Arrive at the airport early to avoid feeling rushed.