Cortisol and Perimenopause: How Your Hormones Impact Stress

What if everything you’ve been told about stress and hormones is backwards? The common narrative says that chronic stress “steals” your progesterone, leading to hormonal imbalance. But what if it’s actually the lack of hormones—specifically estradiol and progesterone—that’s driving your stress response into overdrive?

What Does Perimenopause and Menopause Fatigue Feel Like? (And How to Get Relief)

We’re talking about the kind of fatigue that lingers no matter how early you go to bed, how many supplements you take, or how much coffee you drink. If you’re feeling exhausted during the day, mentally foggy, and emotionally drained, there’s a good chance this isn’t just stress or poor sleep.

Ask Dr. Sarah: Can You Start Menopause in Your 30s, or even 20s?

Menopause is a term we use to signify that the period has completely stopped for one year. So what is the problem with using this terminology? Most women can have all the symptoms of menopause, have very low levels of hormones and still have a period for decades before it stops!

Starting Hormone Replacement Therapy for Perimenopause and Menopause: Your Comprehensive Guide

So, you’re considering Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Maybe you’ve read about the benefits, or you’ve started experiencing symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, insomnia, weight gain, anxiety, irritability, or low libido and want to take control of your health. Maybe you are considering it because you have heard the anti-aging potential and you want to feel and look your best as you get older.

Benefits of HRT Before and After Menopause

Menopause is literally just one day! One day of your entire life—it’s when the period stops. However, what about the 30 years before and after menopause?

Ask Doctor Sarah: Can You Start HRT Before Menopause?

Women are often told that they have to wait until their period stops (menopause) to start hormone replacement therapy. And when we hear about hormones dropping, we often associate it with menopause. However, most women start to experience symptoms in their 30s and 40s – long before their period stops.

The Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy for Perimenopause: Starting HRT as Soon As Symptoms Start

Aging is inevitable, but having our health decline while we age is optional. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is one of the most powerful tools available for women to maintain vitality, prevent chronic disease, and age more slowly. It isn’t just about living longer anymore – women already outlive men.

The Benefits of Progesterone Therapy During Perimenopause

For decades, progesterone was thought to be only necessary for pregnancy, leading to the widespread belief that it had little role outside of fertility and gestation. Many women who have had a hysterectomy are not prescribed progesterone under the assumption that they no longer need it.

Vaginal Cream: The Superior Choice for Menopause and Perimenopause

As women transition through perimenopause and menopause, declining hormone levels can lead to a range of frustrating symptoms, including dry skin, hair thinning, mood changes, and fatigue. One of the most effective ways to restore hormonal balance and improve these symptoms is through estradiol therapy.