Pip Edwards reveals shock health diagnosis following the ugly Noosa brawl between ex Michael Clarke

P.E. Nation founder and Bondi ‘it girl’ Pip Edwards has spoken for the first time about the private health struggle she’s been battling for years. 

Speaking to Stellar magazine this week, the 42-year-old said her life was turned upside down almost three years ago after she was diagnosed with perimenopause 

Menopause is the natural time in a woman’s life where they have gone through 12 months without menstruating. 

The term perimenopause refers to the transition phase into menopause, and can involve symptoms like irregular menstrual cycles, hot flashes, decreased fertility and sleep issues. 

Most Australian women enter perimenopause their mid-40s, and then begin menopause between the ages of 45 and 60. 

Pip Edwards, 42, told Stellar magazine has lifted the lid on her private health struggles, revealing she was diagnosed with perimenopause almost three years ago. (Pip is pictured in a Stellar photoshoot this week) 

Pip, who developed symptoms in her late thirties, recalled how she was taken by surprise by a severe hot flush while attending her 16-year-old son Justice’s basketball game. 

‘I had to take myself outside and literally was in a frenzy of trying to take my clothes off. I was like, this is not right!’ the mother-of-one said, adding that she was so overwhelmed that she was reduced to ‘tears’. 

Pip said she ‘didn’t notice’ her symptoms prior to this as she was too focussed on maintaining her fitness, growing her business and raising her only child Justice, who she shares with ex Dan Single. 

Pip, who developed symptoms in her late thirties, recalled how she was taken by surprise by a severe hot flush while attending her 16-year-old son Justice’s basketball game

Pip soon discovered her mother went through early menopause as well, and decided to visit a fertility clinic to freeze her eggs. 

Tragically, she was unable to undergo the procedure, as egg freezing was banned due to Covid rules that prevented elective surgery. 

She was also unable to delay menopause by using hormone replacement therapy due to the severity of her symptoms. 

‘I had to take myself outside and literally was in a frenzy of trying to take my clothes off. I was like, this is not right!’ the mother-of-one said, adding that she was so overwhelmed that she was reduced to ‘tears’

By the time she was taken off hold for the procedure, it was too late. 

‘I was in absolute shock because I would never consider that [carrying another child] not being an option. I’m healthy. I’m fit. I’m in the prime of my life,’ she lamented. 

‘If I knew my family history better or had conversations, then maybe in my early 30s I would have started preparing my options for whatever life I choose.’

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‘I was in absolute shock because I would never consider that [carrying another child] not being an option. I’m healthy. I’m fit. I’m in the prime of my life,’ she lamented

‘I had to take myself outside and literally was in a frenzy of trying to take my clothes off. I was like, this is not right!’ the mother-of-one said, adding that she was so overwhelmed that she was reduced to ‘tears’

Pip said she’s now completely focussed on her health and couldn’t care less about recent scandals, including her ex Michael Clarke’s Noosa showdown with his new girlfriend Jade Yarbrough. 

When quizzed on whether Michael had apologised to her for dragging her into the saga, Pip simply said it wasn’t ‘relevant’. 

She also said the ‘hardest thing’ about the fallout was having to cope with her health struggle behind closed doors.  

Pip said she ‘didn’t notice’ her symptoms prior to this as she was too focussed on maintaining her fitness, growing her business and raising her only child Justice (left), who she shares with ex Dan Single.

Pip was spotted putting on a brave face as she stepped out in Sydney on  Friday, a day before her Stellar interview went to print 

Pip said she’s now completely focussed on her health and couldn’t care less about recent scandals, including her ex Michael Clarke’s Noosa showdown with his new girlfriend Jade Yarbrough. (Pictured: Pip and Michael in happier times)  

‘There are bigger things that are more concerning, that have more meaning, that should be talked about other than the circus that was. It took [the focus] off the bigger picture of life and what’s actually real – and that’s my business, and work, and my son.’ 

Extraordinary footage emerged in January of a heated exchange between Michael and Jade while they were on holiday in Noosa.

The stoush also involved Channel 9’s Today Show host Karl Stefanovic and his wife Jasmine – Jade’s sister.

Extraordinary footage emerged in January of a heated exchange between Michael and Jade while they were on holiday in Noosa. (Pictured: Michael and Jade in happier times)  

In the video, which was filmed by an onlooker on January 10 and later sold to The Daily Telegraph for a reported $10,000, Jade accused Michael of cheating on her with his ex Pip, on December 17.

The dramatic footage showed a shirtless Michael being screamed at and slapped by his hysterical girlfriend.

Michael tried to reassure Jade he didn’t cheat on her and swears on his young daughter Kelsey Lee’s life he was with Bell on the night in question last December.

A remorseful Clarke has since taken full responsibility for what happened.

‘I’m absolutely gutted I’ve put people I hold in the highest regard in this position. My actions in the lead-up to this altercation were nothing short of shameful and regrettable,’ he said.

‘I am shattered that because of my actions I’ve drawn women of class and integrity, and my mates, into this situation.’

 In the video, which was filmed by an onlooker on January 10 and later sold to The Daily Telegraph for a reported $10,000, Jade accused Michael of cheating on her with his ex Pip, on December 17

Edwards also issued a statement on the night the footage was released.

‘This is not my circus. Yet again, Michael in his true nature has not taken responsibility for his actions and I was blatantly lied to,’ she told Daily Mail Australia.

Michael and Pip’s on-off relationship began in June 2020, following his split from wife Kyly Clarke (née Boldy), which they announced four months earlier.

He and Pip had been friends for more than a decade before that, but grew close while working on a fashion project together.

The couple split in February 2021, less than a year into their high-profile relationship.

Michael and Pip’s on-off relationship began in June 2020, following his split from wife Kyly Clarke (née Boldy), which they announced four months earlier 

After their break-up, Pip had a fling with Bondi restaurateur Cameron Northway for about four months. 

In September 2021, just seven months after their first split, rumours began circling that Michael and Pip were back together. 

On October 20, Michael and Pip confirmed their couple status as they attended dinner together with friends at Bondi Icebergs.

A source close to the pair confirmed the split, saying: ‘The decision was mutual. They’re two best friends who decided to part ways as a couple earlier this month, but continue their friendship.’

On October 20, Michael and Pip confirmed their couple status as they attended dinner together with friends at Bondi Icebergs on October 20.