Up Close & Personal

Up Close & Personal - GSM & Menopause: Why "Down There" Feels Different (And How to Fix It)

08/12/2026 12:00 AM Diana Onuma Hormones and Healthy Ageing, Hormones and Physiology, Somatic Self Care and Body Literacy, Up Close & Personal

The 'Sahara Desert' in your underwear. The phantom UTI that never seems to go away. And when it finally does go away, it's not long before it prematurely returns. Yet another unwelcome menopause

Hi Diana here,

Neurodivergent Menopause Wellness Coach and Integrative Wellness Practitioner.

Welcome to my blog.

I have been through the ups and downs, navigated the twists and turns, been told "It's all in your head" - YES!!! My concerns have been minimised, attempts have been made to silence my voice and my symptoms often misdiagnosed. I'm finally in the final phase of the menopause transition. What an adventure it's been.

I'm here to share my wisdom, support, encouragement as you move through your own unique transition.

I wanted to let you know...

The woman you think you lost is still in there. She’s just tired of feeling like she has lost her mind and her mojo.

Menopause transition is your body’s way of forcing a "System Reset" so you can enter the next chapter in your book of life, with more power, clarity, energy, healthier boundaries, and eventually a full night’s sleep and a sparkle in your soul.

Take control and ignite your dwindling inner fire. Menopause is your personal invitation to get curious and playful about life again. What have you got to lose?

Ready to find your way back to yourself?

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