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Wales Online
7 days ago
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- Wales Online
Strictly Come Dancing star left 'down' after shock diagnosis aged 35
Strictly Come Dancing star left 'down' after shock diagnosis aged 35 The actress shared the shock diagnosis she's been given Dani Harmer discusses her perimenopause diagnosis Dani Harmer, famously known for her role as the unforgettable Tracy Beaker, has reached out to her followers for advice after disclosing she is undergoing perimenopause and facing distressing symptoms like hair loss. The Strictly Come Dancing star, who made a name for herself playing Jacqueline Wilson's beloved character from 2002 to 2005, made the announcement in an emotional video on TikTok. Dani shared the significant impact this hormonal change is having on her, remarking: "I have been diagnosed with perimenopause. And what I need your help with is my hair. I am losing it – like it is thinning so badly you can see the bald patches coming in." The 35-year-old delineated the dire state of her hair: "Just like the texture – it's thinning. It's bad, right?" She questioned her audience about the viability of getting extensions or if they could exacerbate the condition of her hair, saying: "It could be a terrible idea. It might make my hair even worse, to be honest. But it's really getting me down now." Dani Harmer is worried about hair loss after being diagnosed with perimenopause (Image: (Image: Getty) ) Article continues below Dani disclosed that it was actually her husband, Simon Brough, who first identified shifts in her temperament and mindset. Candidly, she shared: "He could see the difference – especially with my depression and anxiety." Additionally, Dani revealed she was experiencing brain fog, night terrors, among other perimenopausal symptoms. Perimenopause is the medical term for a transition phase leading up to menopause, potentially starting in a woman's 30s or 40s. She asked followers for advice on how to keep her thick locks (Image: (Image: Getty) ) Despite the hurdles she's been encountering, Dani revealed that after nearly two years on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), she finally feels like herself again. "The only things that have really stuck are the hair loss and the odd hot flush," she added. The actress proceeded to share her insights with women experiencing similar situations, stating: "I'm definitely no expert at all! But if anyone has any questions I'll try and answer using my experiences." Her video received responses from fans offering both emotional support and practical suggestions for combating her hair loss. Dani was a contestant on Strictly in 2012 (Image: BBC ) Suggestions included remedies such as collagen powder, rosemary oil, Jamaican black castor oil, and silk pillowcases. One commenter advised: " Nooo no extensions – this will thin it more. Wear your hair down more, no tight hair bands. Change your shampoo and routines. Change your parting regularly. I'm going through the same." Article continues below Perimenopause can trigger a variety of symptoms including irregular periods, mood swings, brain fog, hot flushes, and sleep issues. Other common indicators of this transitional period include vaginal dryness, sensitive teeth, low libido, and changes in skin and hair.
Edinburgh Live
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Strictly Come Dancing star shares shock perimenopause diagnosis aged 36
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Dani Harmer, famed for her role as the feisty Tracy Beaker, has taken to TikTok with an emotional plea for advice as she battles hair loss due to perimenopause. The beloved actress, who gained stardom portraying Jacqueline Wilson's iconic character from 2002 to 2005, revealed her struggles in a heartfelt clip. Opening up, Strictly star Dani shared her distress, "I have been diagnosed with perimenopause. And what I need your help with is my hair. I am losing it – like it is thinning so badly you can see the bald patches coming in." The 35-year-old went on: "Just like the texture – it's thinning. It's bad, right?" She reached out to her followers, pondering over the idea of getting extensions, despite worrying they might further damage her already thinning hair. She said: "It could be a terrible idea. It might make my hair even worse, to be honest. But it's really getting me down now." (Image: (Image: Getty)) The much-loved star also disclosed that her husband, Simon Brough, was the one who first noticed a shift in her demeanour, recognising her increased depression and anxiety. Dani didn't hold back on detailing her ordeal with other typical indicators of perimenopause, such as brain fog and night terrors, sharing the realities of the pre-menopausal phase that women can face as early as their 30s or 40s. Despite the hurdles she's been grappling with, Dani revealed that nearly two years of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has finally helped her feel like herself again. "The only things that have really stuck are the hair loss and the odd hot flush," she added. (Image: (Image: Getty)) The actress also offered her insights to women experiencing similar situations, stating: "I'm definitely no expert at all! But if anyone has any questions I'll try and answer using my experiences." Her video elicited a wave of emotional support and practical advice from fans on how to combat her hair loss, with suggestions ranging from collagen powder and rosemary oil to Jamaican black castor oil and silk pillowcases. One commenter advised: " Nooo no extensions – this will thin it more. Wear your hair down more, no tight hair bands. Change your shampoo and routines. Change your parting regularly. I'm going through the same." Perimenopause can trigger a variety of symptoms such as irregular periods, mood swings, brain fog, hot flushes, and sleep disturbances. Other typical signs of this transitional phase include vaginal dryness, sensitive teeth, decreased libido, and changes in skin and hair.
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Dani Harmer, 36, reveals she has been diagnosed with perimenopause as she candidly opens up about health struggle
Former child star Dani Harmer has revealed she's been diagnosed with perimenopause as she opened up in a new TikTok video on Monday. The actress famously played Tracey Beaker, Jacqueline Wilson 's curly-haired schoolgirl in the TV show from 2002 to 2005. Dani also reprised the role in the spinoffs Tracy Beaker Returns in 2010, The Dumping Ground in 2013, and My Mum Tracy Beaker and The Beaker Girls in 2021. Now the 36-year-old TV star has opened up about her health struggle as she admitted it has taken a massive toll on her signature dark curls. She said: 'I have been diagnosed with perimenopause. And what I need your help with is my hair. 'I am losing it, like it is thinning so badly like you can see the bald patches coming in but just like the texture. It's thinning - it's bad right.' Dani admitted she is quite low by her hair thinning and asked fans whether she should get hair extensions but said she is worried that it would make her locks worse. She continued: 'It could be a terrible idea, it might make my hair even worse to be honest but it's really getting me down now!' As for how she was diagnosed with perimenopause, Dani admitted it was her husband Simon who first noticed that her 'whole personality had pretty much changed'. The actress said her symptoms got 'too much to ignore' as her depression and anxiety increased and she also started experiencing 'brain fog', night sweats and sleep interruptions. Dani revealed that she went to the GP and saw a female doctor and got a 'diagnosis pretty swiftly'. They also did blood tests to rule anything else out. Sighing, she said: 'I felt like I was being possessed by someone else, it was horrible - I was just getting deeper and deeper into a dark depression. 'So I'm really glad that I went and I got help. My doctor was more than happy to put me on HRT.' Dani said she's been on HRT for around 18 months, and 'feels like myself again' and has lost the weight she gained during lockdown and that the only lasting side effect she is facing is hair loss and the 'odd hot flush' Dani said she's been on HRT for around 18 months, and 'feels like myself again' and has lost the weight she gained during lockdown. However the only lasting side effect she is facing is hair loss and the 'odd hot flush and stuff'. The Tracey Beaker star concluded by offering to try and answer fans questions about perimenopause. 'I'm definitely no expert at all! But if anyone has any questions I'll try and answer using my experiences,' she captioned. Fans took to the comments to offer their advice while others said they were 'proud' of Dani for sharing her journey. They wrote: 'Get some collagen powder! I have mine in a morning coffee and you can't taste it, if anything it makes it creamier; 'Rosemary oil on tiktok shop; Try weleda hair tonic! It's so good; So proud of you talking about this babe, love you xxx; 'Nooo no extensions this will thin it more. Wear your hair down more, no tight hair bands. Change your shampoo and routines. Silk pillow cases. Change your parting regularly. I'm going through the same x' The video comes hours after Dani detailed her 'traumatic' five-day labour as she told Vanessa Feltz on her Channel 5 show that her partner feared losing both her and their baby. She welcomed her first child Avarie-Belle, eight, with her partner Simon Brough in 2016. She went on to welcome second child, Rowan in 2022. Now the mother-of-two has revealed to Vanessa that delivering her firstborn wasn't without complications as was she was in labour for five days and it took 'a really long time to get over it'. Dani needed an emergency c-section for her first pregnancy and they faced the possibility of losing Dani and their baby. Appearing alongside James Jordan and Paula Rhone-Adrien, Dani said: 'I had a really traumatic first birth, with my first Avarie-Belle. 'I was in labour with her for five days which then resulted in an emergency cesarean - which is very different to an elective one. 'And it was really really scary. Not just for me but for my partner as well. I think it was more traumatic for him because he had to witness the whole thing. 'And it was scary for him thinking that he might not only lose his baby but he might lose me as well. 'I don't remember much of it because I was drugged up on a lot of different things, but it was an experience I really didn't want to have to repeat, so when we fell pregnant with my second, I really wanted to go for an elective caesarean. 'I found that they were really trying to persuade me to go for a natural birth and I said to them unless you can guarantee me that I'm going to give birth naturally, one hundred percent, then otherwise I will want an elective one.' Their daughter was born at 5pm on June, 29 and weighed 6lb 9oz. Dani confirmed that the trauma of her first pregnancy was the reason behind the six-year age gap between her two children. She gave birth to her second child, Rowan in February 2022 at 10.49am and weighed 8lb 3oz'.
Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
The 13 symptoms of perimenopause after Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer reveals diagnosis aged 36
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER child star Dani Harmer has revealed she has been diagnosed with perimenopause — a condition many don't expect at her age. The 36-year-old, best known for playing Tracy Beaker in the early 2000s, spoke candidly about how the condition has affected her both mentally and taken a toll on her iconic curly hair. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Former TV star Dani Harmer opens up about perimenopause diagnosis on TikTok Credit: tiktok/@ 4 Dani is famous for her lead role as Tracey Beaker in the CBBC series, The Story of Tracy Beaker Credit: CBBC 4 'It's thinning so badly, you can see bald patches coming in," Dani said in a TikTok video shared with fans today (May 26). "The texture is changing, it's bad right now," she added. The perimenopause is the stage in a woman's life when they experience symptoms of menopause but your periods have not yet stopped. It usually starts several years before a woman reaches her menopause, which officially begins when you haven't had a period for 12 months. It is during perimenopause, when oestrogen and progesterone levels begin to fluctuate. This is when it's common to experience difficult symptoms like mood changes, irregular periods and hot flushes. It can also lead to hair thinning and loss as hormone levels affect the hair growth cycle. The condition usually affects women in their 40s but can sometimes begin in the 30s - as in Dani's case. It's less common but not unusual. Mentally, Dani has also suffered. 'My whole personality had pretty much changed,' she revealed, adding that her husband Simon was the first to notice. She has experienced brain fog, night sweats, sleep interruptions, depression, and anxiety. Specific types of HRT found to raise risk of heart disease and blood clots After visiting a female GP and having blood tests, she was 'diagnosed pretty swiftly.' 'I felt like I was being possessed by someone else," she said. Studies suggest women are 40 per cent more likely to experience depression during the perimenopause, something which the TV star experienced acutely. "It was horrible," she said. "I was just getting deeper and deeper into a dark depression.' Dani was prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT). 'My doctor was more than happy to put me on HRT.' 4 Dani has suffered hair loss and depression as a result of the condition Credit: Getty It's usually prescribed to women to help balance hormone levels and relieve common symptoms. Dani has been on HRT for around 18 months and said she 'feels like myself again.'
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
The 13 symptoms of perimenopause after Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer reveals diagnosis aged 36
FORMER child star Dani Harmer has revealed she has been diagnosed with perimenopause — a condition many don't expect at her age. The 36-year-old, best known for playing 4 Former TV star Dani Harmer opens up about perimenopause diagnosis on TikTok Credit: tiktok/@ 4 Dani is famous for her lead role as Tracey Beaker in the CBBC series, The Story of Tracy Beaker Credit: CBBC 4 'It's thinning so badly, you can see bald patches coming in," Dani said in a TikTok video shared with fans today (May 26). "The texture is changing, it's bad right now," she added. The It usually starts several years before a woman reaches her menopause, which officially begins when you haven't had a period for 12 months. Read more on perimenopause It is during perimenopause, when oestrogen and progesterone levels begin to fluctuate . This is when it's common to experience difficult symptoms like It can also lead to hair thinning and loss as hormone levels affect the hair growth cycle. The condition usually affects women in their 40s but can sometimes begin in the 30s - as in Dani's case. It's less common but not unusual. Most read in Health Mentally, Dani has also suffered. 'My whole personality had pretty much changed,' she revealed, adding that her husband Simon was the first to notice. She has experienced brain fog, night sweats, sleep interruptions, depression, and anxiety. Specific types of HRT found to raise risk of heart disease and blood clots After visiting a female GP and having blood tests, she was 'diagnosed pretty swiftly.' 'I felt like I was being possessed by someone else," she said. Studies suggest women are 40 per cent more likely to experience depression during the perimenopause, something which the TV star experienced acutely. "It was horrible," she said. "I was just getting deeper and deeper into a dark depression.' Dani was prescribed hormone replacement therapy ( 4 Dani has suffered hair loss and depression as a result of the condition Credit: Getty It's usually prescribed to women to help balance hormone levels and relieve common symptoms. Dani has been on HRT for around 18 months and said she 'feels like myself again.' When does perimenopause start? The perimenopause is a natural stage of life. In most people it will happen naturally between the ages of 45 and 55 and last for a few months to several years. It can even last a decade or more. During the perimenopause, your hormone levels change and your ovaries start to produce fewer eggs. Once you haven't had a period for 12 months or more, you've officially reached the menopause. Some people start experiencing the perimenopause before they are 40. This can be as a result of medical treatments, such as surgery to remove the ovaries, but sometimes there's no cause. If you think you're experiencing the perimenopause before you're 40 then you must speak to your doctor. Source: Bupa
