✨ It Happened on a Trip to California… I was sitting seaside on a family vacation in California, watching the sunset with a cocktail in hand. It should have been the definition of peace—but inside, I was not feeling my best. I hadn’t slept well the past two nights, I was bloated from unfamiliar food, […]
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Many women feel hopeful when they begin estradiol therapy—finally getting relief from hot flashes, brain fog, insomnia, and emotional rollercoasters. But a common and unexpected symptom can appear within the first few weeks: breast tenderness. While it can be uncomfortable or even concerning, breast soreness during hormone therapy is usually temporary and manageable. Let’s explore
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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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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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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,
Hormone imbalances like estrogen dominance are at the root of so many symptoms women experience in perimenopause: If this sounds like you, one supplement we commonly use at Antigravity Wellness to help restore balance is DIM—short for Diindolylmethane. So what exactly is DIM, how does it work, and who should (or shouldn’t) take it? Let’s
If you’re about to start estrogen replacement therapy for the first time, you likely have a LOT of questions—maybe even a few nerves. That’s normal. Here at Antigravity Wellness, we specialize in helping women navigate this transition with clarity and confidence. We believe hormone therapy should feel empowering, not overwhelming. In this article, we’ll walk
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If you’ve ever been told “your labs are normal” while feeling anything but… this one’s for you. For millions of women in perimenopause and menopause, hormonal symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, low libido, and brain fog aren’t just frustrating—they’re life-altering. And yet, many women are left feeling dismissed, misinformed, or afraid to explore
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Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can bring a host of disruptive symptoms—fatigue, mood swings, hot flashes, weight gain, and more. Uncovering the root cause of these symptoms is essential for finding effective relief. The DUTCH Complete Test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) is a cutting-edge functional test designed to provide a detailed look
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Hot flashes are one of the most common and disruptive symptoms experienced by women during perimenopause and menopause. They can vary in intensity and frequency, often impacting daily life and quality of sleep. Understanding the root cause of hot flashes is essential for finding effective ways to manage them and improve overall well-being. Disclaimer: This
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