If you’ve been wondering whether you’re in perimenopause—or just going slightly mad—this post is for you. The good (and annoying) news is that perimenopause doesn’t hit all at once. It unfolds in stages, each with its own quirks, challenges, and yes, surprises. Think of it less like a light switch and more like a dimmer—gradually […]

Perimenopause. If you’ve never heard the term, you’re not alone. Most women don’t realize that the hormonal shifts leading up to menopause can start as early as their mid-30s. Yep, mid-30s! That means many women are walking around feeling tired, moody, foggy-brained, anxious, and achy, blaming it on stress, lack of sleep, or just “getting […]

Estrogen dominance is a term used to describe a hormonal imbalance in which there is an excess of estrogen in the body relative to progesterone. (see my previous blog post for more details) This imbalance, which can occur in 50% of women in the reproductive years, and increases dramatically during perimenopausal years, can have a […]