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PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) is often referred to simply as “bad PMS”, doing women…
HRT can be thought of as a bit of art mixed with science in that the best providers help women create a regimen that helps them feel their best. One of the topics in HRT that has the least agreement is whether a woman should take the same dose of…
If you have expressed a concern about erratic periods, hot flashes or mood changes in midlife your doc may have suggested that you take a birth control pill. If you have asked your doctor to prescribe your HRT you may have been offered birth control pills instead. While birth control…
Wondering if any of these seemingly miraculous midlife supplements that social media is serving up to you would help you with symptoms or issues you’re still dealing with in midlife? The answer is: maybe. This article will help you know what common ingredients in female hormone balance supplements actually do…
Most women who are interested in using HRT during perimenopause and menopause have heard…
A quick Google of “what to eat for my hormones” will bring up a lot of strategies that might work really well before perimenopause and menopause but fall short because the midlife hormone landscape is simply delicate and ever shifting. Many of these strategies are too subtle to make much…
If you’ve suspected your hormones are shifting and leading to your current symptoms you likely have been given a couple of typical responses including: no, hormones vary too much so we don't’ test them during perimenopause or certain tests are better than other during midlife. It is hard to make…
Weight gain is among the most common concerns for women in midlife and the internet is rife with advice on this topic and while HRT is helpful, it doesn't get us out of balancing our blood sugar or eating in a way that doesn’t exacerbate inflammation. As well there are…