…painful periods, mood changes, and more. POI isn’t the same as early menopause. With early menopause, a woman does not get periods and may not become pregnant. A woman with…
Why Does Sex Hurt? 14 Causes of Pain with Sex
…(but you can still have prolapse even if you’ve never had children) Straining during bowel movements Menopause Birthing a large baby over 8.5 pounds Chronic coughing Don’t forget to practice…
25 Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
…consuming consistent meals with 20-30g protein at each mean 7. Omega-3 For Menopause Women going through menopause often experience a cluster of symptoms, including depression and hot flashes. One study…
What Does DHEA Do And When Should You Take It?
…during perimenopause and menopause. DHEA levels peak in our mid-twenties and decline as we age. Medications Low levels of DHEA, along with testosterone, may result from oral contraceptive pill use,…
Immune System Hormone Guide: How Your Hormone Health Affects Your Immune System
…can cause flares or changes in autoimmune symptoms, especially throughout the hormonal roller coaster of perimenopause. If you’re dealing with hormone imbalances that could be leading to other symptoms, my…
Gut Health and Hormones: Why is a Healthy Gut Microbiome Important for Hormone Balance
…perimenopause affect gut health. What is the Estrobolome? The estrobolome is the part of the gut microbiome (and its genetics) involved in estrogen metabolism. The estrobolome helps explain why women…
ADHD Burnout? Your Hormones Might Be Sabotaging You
…perimenopause, burnout hits harder, lasts longer, and is often misunderstood by everyone—including your doctors. This isn’t just about feeling tired. It’s about the slow, invisible unraveling of your executive function,…
Period Blood Color — What does it mean and what’s normal?
…during your period, it could mean low levels of estrogen thanks to perimenopause, primary ovarian insufficiency, or the birth control pill. In Beyond the Pill, I explain ways to get…
Struggling with Sleep & Anxiety? Are Low Progesterone Symptoms to Blame | Dr. Carrie Jones
…about your brain health. The one hormone test that doctors often get wrong (and how to do it right to get real answers). How perimenopause can mimic IBS, fibromyalgia, and…