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Postmenopausal Spotting After Starting Estrogen Therapy: What You Need to Know

Starting Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT)—also called Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)—can be life-changing. Many women experience relief from hot flashes, brain fog, joint pain, insomnia, and even mood shifts. But what happens when you start estrogen therapy and suddenly experience spotting or bleeding? For many women, especially those well past menopause, this can be a terrifying […]

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Is Pellet Therapy Right for You? What You Need to Know

Educational / Nicole Smith

Pellet hormone therapy has become increasingly popular as a form of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), offering a convenient, long-acting option for managing symptoms of perimenopause, menopause, and other hormone-related conditions. Tiny hormone pellets—usually containing estrogen, testosterone, or a combination—are inserted under the skin and slowly release hormones over several months. For some individuals, pellet

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Why We Self-Sabotage: Overcoming Resistance, Perfectionism, and the All-or-Nothing Trap in Midlife Hormone Healing

Educational / Nicole Smith

One of the most common struggles I see with my clients and patients—especially women in their 40s and 50s—is not the diagnosis, the lab results, or even the treatment plan. It’s the follow-through. They know what to do: eat to balance blood sugar, reduce inflammation, move their bodies, go to bed on time, take their

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How to Know If Your Doctor Really Understands Perimenopause and Menopause Care

Educational / Nicole Smith

Many women today are feeling dismissed, overlooked, or downright confused when it comes to their health during perimenopause and menopause. Whether they’re being told “your labs are normal,” prescribed antidepressants without further investigation, or offered hormone therapy without any prior testing, the frustration is real. So how can you tell if your doctor knows what

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Visceral Fat vs. Subcutaneous Fat: What the Research Really Says—And How We Can Help You Target It

Educational / Nicole Smith

You’ve likely encountered claims on social media suggesting that visceral fat is harder to lose due to hormonal influences. However, current research provides a more nuanced understanding of fat loss dynamics. Understanding Visceral and Subcutaneous Fat ______________________________________________________________________ What Does the Research Say? Contrary to popular belief, visceral fat may be more responsive to weight loss

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Varicose Veins in Perimenopause: Why They Happen, What Makes Them Worse, and How to Find Relief

Educational / Nicole Smith

Let’s talk about something many women in perimenopause deal with… but few talk about openly: Varicose veins. They’re not just a cosmetic issue. For many of us—including myself—they’re painful, frustrating, and tied to deeper systemic changes in the body. You may have been told they’re just about “getting older” or standing too much. But the

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Why You’re So Tired: Hidden Causes of Fatigue in Perimenopause

Educational / Nicole Smith

Do you wake up tired… and stay that way all day?Do you feel like you’re dragging yourself through work, errands, and family life—even if you got a “full night” of sleep?You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. At Antigravity Wellness, we hear it all the time: “I used to be so energetic. Now I need coffee

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Still Struggling with Hot Flashes? Non-Hormonal Options to Help You Sleep, Cool Down, and Feel Like Yourself Again

Educational / Nicole Smith

You’ve woken up drenched in sweat… again.Your sheets are soaked. Your brain feels foggy. Your patience is gone. And you haven’t had a good night’s sleep in weeks. If you’re deep in perimenopause or menopause, you know the misery of hot flashes and night sweats all too well.And even if you’re already on hormone therapy,

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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Perimenopause: An Empowering Guide to Advocate for Yourself and Get the Help You Deserve

Educational / Nicole Smith

You’re not imagining it.You’re not “just stressed.”You’re not too young.And you’re definitely not alone. If you’re a woman in your late 30s to late 40s and starting to feel… off—emotionally, physically, or hormonally—it could be perimenopause. But sadly, many women who gather the courage to bring it up to their doctors are told things like:

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Are You Magnesium Deficient? Why This Mighty Mineral Is Essential for Hormones, Sleep, Mood, and More

Educational / Nicole Smith

Tired?Tense?Can’t sleep?Craving chocolate or carbs before your period? You might not be stressed, moody, or hormonal…You might be magnesium deficient. At Antigravity Wellness, magnesium is one of our top foundational supplements. We like to say it’s the “mineral of calm”—because when it’s missing, everything from your hormones to your nervous system to your metabolism starts

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