Menopause Symptoms Took 22 Years From Me.

Here’s What Happened When I Invested in the HOPE System.

If you’re in perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause, and you’ve been told “your labs are normal” while your body is clearly not feeling normal… I see you.

Over the years, my symptom list looked like a lot of women’s:

• sleep disruptions

• vaginal dryness

• bladder urgency/leaks

• mood swings

• hot flashes + night sweats

• joint and muscle discomfort

• brain fog

And I’ve lived with menopause symptoms for 22 years.

So in October, I decided to invest in the HOPE System and commit to a focused two-month journey to fight my menopause symptoms—and document what actually happened.

Before I go any further: this is my personal experience, not a promise that everyone will have the same results. But the changes were real enough that I want other women to know what’s possible.

Quick menopause refresher (because context builds trust)

Menopause is officially defined as 12 months without a period, but symptoms often start years earlier in perimenopause.
That’s why so many women feel blindsided: your hormones may be shifting long before anyone labels it “menopause.”

Now, let me walk you through my HOPE journey—one product at a time.

Product 1: Women’s Probiotic Complete

“Let’s start with what nobody wants to say out loud.”

I began my HOPE journey with a simple daily habit:

Every morning, first thing when I got up, I took Women’s Probiotic Complete.

Here’s what I noticed over two months.

1) Bathroom trips changed (in the best way)

My bowel movements became lubricated and easy to release. No pushing. No strain. No dryness.

If you’ve noticed dryness showing up everywhere during menopause (not just where people joke about it), you’ll understand why that felt like a win.

2) Vaginal comfort improved over time

I had quietly accepted vaginal dryness as “part of this stage.” Over time, I noticed steadier lubrication and improved comfort.

3) Bladder urgency eased

Fewer sudden “run to the washroom” moments. Less fear of laughing, sneezing, or moving the wrong way.

4) Sleep improved in a very specific way

I started going to bed… staying asleep… and stopped waking up for midnight bathroom trips. I now sleep through until morning (usually 6:00–6:30) feeling rested.

What surprised me most is that these shifts didn’t disappear—they stabilized.

And yes: this started with one product out of three.

Product 2: Life Balance

Enter: Flashy Fiona, Sleepless Sally, and Moody Mabel

This one deserves its own spotlight.

Life Balance is designed to support systems many menopause women struggle with—blood sugar, insulin, cortisol (stress), inflammation, and overall resilience.

And here’s what happened for me.

Hot flashes

Done. Flashy Fiona has left the building.

Night sweats + broken sleep

Sleepless Sally held on for a bit (she’s stubborn), but by about week six, I felt freed from the night sweats and repeated wake-ups that had disrupted my sleep for years.

I’m sleeping deeply again. I’m dreaming again. And when I wear my watch, it backs up the story—more restful nights and waking up ready for the day.

Mood

Moody Mabel still shows up… but only when I legitimately need to be upset. Otherwise? Calm, cool, collected.

My family is celebrating too. (If you know, you know.)

Bladder leaks

The leaks stopped. The pipe feels fixed. No slow drips. No panic runs.

Joint and muscle pain

Almost all gone. That constant ache I had normalized? Quiet.

The part nobody believes until it happens: 12 inches gone… with the scale barely moving

Over these two months, I lost 12 inches all over my body.

The scale stayed roughly the same, but the inches melted off—and I started shopping in my own closet again:

• clothes I loved

• clothes I held onto “just in case”

• clothes I honestly thought I’d never wear again

They fit. Comfortably.

For midlife women, this “scale vs. inches” difference can be such a mental battle. This is one reason trusted menopause educators emphasize looking beyond a single metric and focusing on whole-body changes and symptoms.

Product 3: Rejuvenate • Rewind • Restore

The cell-level support that brought my spark back

This final product is about cell support—things like helping the body clear senescent (“zombie”) cells and supporting cellular energy and resilience.

Do I understand all the science? Not perfectly.
Do I understand the result? Yep.

My energy came back—real energy.
At 61, I feel sharper than I did in my 40s, when brain fog was constant (Foggy Fran… we are not inviting you back).

I feel clear. Joyful. Vibrant.
I actually want to live life again—not just manage menopause.

After 22 years of symptoms, that feels like freedom.

Why I’m sharing this (and who this is for)

If you’re in peri/meno/post-menopause and you’re exhausted from:

• sleep that never feels restorative

• dryness that affects confidence and intimacy

• bladder issues that limit your life

• hot flashes/night sweats that hijack your day

• mood swings and brain fog that make you feel unlike yourself

…please hear me:

You are not imagining it. And you don’t have to suffer in silence.

A smart next step

Want help figuring out what your body is asking for?

If you want support, here’s what to do next:

1) Take my Health Score Evaluation (it helps us map out what systems may need support).
2) DM me the word “HOPE” and I’ll tell you how to get started and what to expect.
3) We’ll book a quick chat so you’re not guessing your way through menopause.

And if you’re ever dealing with heavy bleeding, chest pain, severe mood changes, or symptoms that feel urgent—please seek medical care right away. Evidence-based menopause organizations emphasize that ongoing symptoms deserve proper assessment and support.