Frankie Bridge Opens Up About Perimenopause Fears and Ketamine Therapy Journey
Frankie Bridge became emotional as she revealed her concerns about potentially entering perimenopause while continuing her ketamine therapy treatment for depression. The 37-year-old television personality, who first found fame as a member of S Club Juniors at just twelve years old, shared a deeply personal YouTube vlog on Tuesday detailing her ongoing health struggles.
Memory Issues and Hormonal Concerns
In the heartfelt video, Frankie described experiencing significant memory problems that have been affecting her daily life. "I forget words, get things mixed up, and lose track of time," she explained, her voice trembling with emotion. The presenter has been candid about her battles with anxiety and depression for years, undergoing regular therapy sessions alongside intravenous treatments.
Frankie showed her followers a typical week in her life, which included both ketamine therapy appointments and medical testing for perimenopause. She underwent a comprehensive DUTCH test to measure her hormone levels, including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol, in an attempt to understand the root causes of her symptoms.
Searching for Answers
"If I'm not perimenopausal then what is wrong with me because I cannot talk," Frankie said tearfully. "I just can't get my s**t together and I'm like there has to be an excuse. There has to be something." Perimenopause represents the transitional stage before menopause when hormonal changes begin but menstrual periods have not yet ceased permanently, according to medical experts at Bupa.
While preparing for a hospital appointment, Frankie shared her coping mechanisms: "I've got my headphones because on the way home I listen to positive affirmations." She detailed her treatment schedule, explaining this would be her seventh ketamine session. "Going forward I'm going to see how long the benefits last and then I'll do top ups. It might be three months, we will see how I go."
Treatment-Resistant Depression Journey
Frankie acknowledged the ongoing nature of her mental health treatment: "I had my follow up appointment yesterday and I'm not fixed. I need these ket appointments to keep me on track." She expressed mixed feelings about her continued need for therapy: "I was saying to my therapist how I am grateful I can have them but a part of me is disappointed that I still need it. Some people have it and then they don't need it again. I have been on a real journey with it."
The television star previously revealed she turned to ketamine therapy after being diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression, which made conventional antidepressants ineffective for her condition. This innovative treatment approach has become an important part of her mental health management strategy.
PTSD and Health Struggles
In earlier updates, Frankie disclosed she's been battling post-traumatic stress disorder after experiencing what she described as "the sickest I've been for years" throughout 2025. The mother-of-two admitted her mood had been "really low" leading into 2026, as she dealt with persistent nausea and anxiety about her health prospects.
"I can feel the depression just creeping in," she explained, worried that her gut issues and mental health challenges would continue for another year. Frankie began one video by saying: "This is my worst time of the year, every year. I can feel the low mood and depression just creeping in."
Apologizing to fans for being "a Debby Downer," she elaborated: "Had nearly 10 hours sleep last night and I'm still tired. I just feel gross, I just feel off. I just don't feel like I have that New Year, new me vibe."
Health-Related Trauma
Frankie detailed how her health struggles have created psychological trauma: "I've had a bit of anxiety because I've had this nausea since Boxing Day. This time last year, for 2025, I was like, 'It's going to be my healthiest year. I'm going to look after myself properly.' I really did do all that, and then I was probably the sickest I've been for years for most of the year with my gut."
She added with raw honesty: "I just had this, like, PTSD almost when this year started of like, f***, I already feel like s***. I was like, 'Oh my god, I'm going to go into this year and I'm going to be ill all year again' and just got down on myself a little bit, which is no use to anyone."
Through her candid sharing, Frankie Bridge continues to raise awareness about mental health challenges, hormonal changes, and innovative treatment options while navigating her own complex health journey with remarkable transparency.
