Navigating Healthcare in Bali: My Personal Experience with Perimenopause Abroad

September 15, 2025

After sharing about my hospital visit here in Bali, I received lots of questions about costs, services, and what’s available. While I’m happy to be open about most Bali things, I want to stress this: 👉 What I shared was my personal experience. 👉 Costs, treatment plans, and even the doctors you might see could all be different depending on your situation and health history. 👉 Please use my story as encouragement to check in on your health, but make sure you do your own research and ask the right questions for you and your family. That said, I have to tell you how much it meant to feel like I got a big warm hug from the peri and menopause community after posting. The “me too’s” and messages were a reminder that so many women are walking this same road, and it’s so much easier when we talk about it. If it would be helpful, I’m happy to share more detail about costs, how to book, the treatments on offer, and what I’ve personally decided to try. Just let me know if you’d like me to dive deeper. Pop your questions below for me 💚 And if you’re feeling lost like I was, there’s one resource I can confidently recommend. Dr. Mary Claire Haver’s book literally helped me put puzzle pieces together I’d been trying to solve for years. I’ll pop a link for anyone who wants to read – it might just give you the clarity it gave me. https://amzn.to/4gk2FAg Here’s to better conversations, taking our health seriously (even when it’s inconvenient), and reminding each other we don’t have to figure this out alone. #BaliFamilyFinds #BaliHospital #PerimenopauseJourney #LivingInBali #ExpatLifeBali #WomensHealth

When I first started experiencing perimenopause while living in Bali, I’ll admit—I felt overwhelmed. Navigating hormone shifts is challenging enough, let alone doing so in a different country. After a recent visit to a local hospital here, I received so many kind messages (and lots of questions!) about Bali’s healthcare system, so I wanted to share a bit more about my experience. First, a gentle reminder: this is just my personal journey. Costs, treatments, and doctor experiences can vary a lot depending on your needs, but I hope this encourages you to put your health first—and do the research that’s right for your body and your family. That said, I was honestly impressed by how easy it was to book an appointment and the quality of care I received. From respectful communication to thorough testing, I felt confident in the medical attention I got. Prices are much more affordable than what I’d pay back home, but again, this can differ hospital to hospital. If you're an expat or traveler in Bali, it’s absolutely worth finding a clinic you trust before you really need one. One unexpected gift? The warm outpouring from women going through the same thing. It reminded me that we’re not alone—and it’s so powerful to talk about our health openly. If you're wondering where to start, a book that changed everything for me was Dr. Mary Claire Haver’s guide to menopause (here’s the [link](https://amzn.to/4gk2FAg)). I couldn’t recommend it more. So, here’s to making informed choices, asking the right questions, and knowing that better conversations lead to better care. I'm happy to share more detail—drop questions anytime 💚 #BaliFamilyFinds #PerimenopauseJourney #LivingInBali #WomensHealth #ExpatLifeBali

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