When you think about peri/menopause, you probably think about hormones first, and for good reason. The shifts in estrogen and progesterone that happen during the peri/menopause transition can affect many aspects of how you feel, from your periods and sleep to your mood, energy, memory, temperature regulation, and sexual health. But those hormones aren’t changing […]
Perimenopause is one of the most significant physical and emotional transitions in a woman’s life, yet it remains one of the least understood. Many women in their late thirties and early forties begin noticing subtle, confusing changes in their bodies, from sudden night sweats and sleep disruptions to unexpected mood shifts and irregular cycles. Too […]
Now more than ever, patients are coming to me wondering if they are in perimenopause. The awareness around menopausal symptoms have significantly increased. Although this movement has been amazing to provide women with the resources and support they need, it can also result in over-diagnosis and can prevent the assessment of other causes for your […]
by Dr. Deanna Walker, ND No matter what age you are, your hormones are affecting your quality of life. Why you might ask? Well your hormone balance influences how you look, how you feel and how you think. It is important to determine if your hormones are affecting you. The best way to start […]
Menopause (more accurately- perimenopause) is such a transitional time for women. Most women feel the shift in their hormones and ‘stop feeling like themself’. Many start to struggle with their ability to cope through their days, a task that was much simpler for them in the past. There are 2 main hormonal changes happening that […]
