perimenopause

Endometriosis Is Not “Just Bad Periods”: Why a Root-Cause, Whole-Body Approach Matters

Autoimmune Disorders /

Endometriosis is one of the most underdiagnosed and misunderstood conditions in women’s health. Despite affecting an estimated 1 in 10 women, many are told for years that: For many women, it takes 7–10 years to receive a diagnosis—often after years of physical pain, emotional distress, and feeling dismissed. The problem isn’t that endometriosis is rare. […]

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Why “PCOS” Is a Misleading Name—and Why a Nuanced, Root-Cause Approach Matters

PCOS - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome /

For decades, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) has been framed as a reproductive disorder defined by cysts on the ovaries.But here’s the truth: 👉 Many women with PCOS do not have ovarian cysts.👉 Many women with ovarian cysts do not have PCOS. So why are we still using a name that implies cysts are required for

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Heart Health After 40: What Every Woman Needs to Know

Cardiovascular & Peripheral Vascular Health - Heart+ /

The Wake-Up Call Many Women Don’t Expect She came in thinking she was just “getting older.” She was 44.Busy. Active. Eating well. Exercising regularly. But over the last year, she noticed she was more tired than usual. Her workouts felt harder. Her heart would race at times. Her blood pressure—once perfect—was creeping up. Her labs

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Polyvagal Theory & Perimenopause: Why Your Nervous System Matters More Than You Think

Stress Management /

If you’re in your late 30s, 40s, or early 50s and suddenly dealing with anxiety, poor sleep, irritability, brain fog, fatigue, or feeling like you don’t recognize yourself anymore—you’re not imagining it, and you’re not “just stressed.” What many women are experiencing during perimenopause is not simply a hormone problem. It’s a nervous system regulation

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Understanding Testosterone in Women, Optimal Ranges, and Why It Matters for Health

Testosterone /

She was shocked when her lab results came back. Her testosterone was listed as “normal.” But she felt anything but normal. She had: When she asked her provider about testosterone, the answer was quick: “Women don’t really need testosterone.” That statement is flat-out wrong. Testosterone is a critical hormone for women, especially in perimenopause and

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Understanding Estradiol Gold Ranges for Hormone, Bone, Heart, and Brain Protection

Estrogen /

Sarah sat in her car after yet another doctor’s appointment, staring at her lab results on her phone. Her provider had told her, “Everything looks normal.” But Sarah didn’t feel normal. She was exhausted.Her joints ached.Her sleep was broken.Her brain felt foggy.She worried about her bones, her heart, and her memory as she got older.

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Goal-Setting for the New Year: Creating a Sustainable Health & Fitness Plan

Fitness for Perimenopause, Nutrition & Gut Health /

Why Midlife Women Need a Different Approach As we head into a new year, many women start thinking about goals: getting healthier, feeling stronger, losing weight, sleeping better, or simply feeling more like themselves again. But for women in their late 30s, 40s, and 50s, the traditional “New Year’s Resolution” model often backfires. If you’ve

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Breast Tenderness on Estradiol? Here’s What You Need to Know

Educational, Estrogen /

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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