Bhagyashree, 57, on navigating perimenopause: 'I used to cry in the shower'

Indian actor Bhagyashree, 57, has opened up about her difficult experience with perimenopause, describing the phase as "horrible" and revealing she often cried in the shower to cope with overwhelming emotions. In an interview, she detailed symptoms including severe mood swings, hot flashes, night sweats, and brain fog, which disrupted her sleep and daily life. She consulted doctors, educated herself about her body, and prioritized self-care through diet, exercise, and meditation to manage the transition. Bhagyashree advised other women to keep essentials like a change of clothes and bedsheets nearby at night to minimize sleep disruption. She also shared that she reduced sugar intake, drank pomegranate juice, and spent time in sunlight, while learning to focus on her own well-being over others' opinions.