Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — #Perimenopause

As women, our bodies undergo various phases and transitions throughout our lives, each presenting challenges and changes. One such significant stage is perimenopause, the precursor to menopause. While menopause typically occurs around the age of 51, the perimenopausal journey often begins around the age of 46. This transitional period can bring about various physical and emotional changes, paving the way for the eventual cessation of menstrual cycles. In this blog, we'll delve into the intricacies of perimenopause, exploring the symptoms, challenges, and ways to navigate this natural phase with grace and understanding. Understanding Perimenopause: Perimenopause, often referred to as the...

Dr. Tracy Tranchitella explores why ADHD in women is so often missed — from the quiet, dreamy girl in the classroom to the menopausal woman struggling with focus and memory — and how declining estrogen affects dopamine, executive function, and cognitive health across a woman's lifespan.

 Do You Have Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance? Symptoms from one woman to another are as highly individual as a thumbprint! Symptom Checklist: … Mood swings, Hot flashes, Night sweats, Fatigue, Headaches, Depression, Anxiety, Nervousness, Irritability, Tearfulness, Memory lapses, Difficulty losing weight, Decreased libido, Vaginal dryness, Heavy menses, Bleeding changes, Incontinence, Fibrocystic breasts, Polycystic ovaries, Tender breasts, Uterine fibroids, Water retention, Sleep disturbances, Weight gain—waist and/or hips, Foggy thinking, Bone loss, Heart palpitations, Stress, Cold body temperature, Sugar cravings, Increased facial/body hair, Scalp hair loss, Acne/oily skin, Thinning skin, Aches and pains, Fibromyalgia, Frequent illness. Sound familiar? Two or more troublesome...

  Menopause is a natural and inevitable stage in a woman's life that marks the end of her reproductive years. While it is a significant milestone, menopause can also bring about a variety of symptoms that can disrupt daily life. These symptoms are primarily caused by hormonal imbalances as the body adjusts to the decline in estrogen and progesterone production. Hormone testing and subsequent treatment play a vital role in managing and alleviating menopause symptoms, enabling women to lead happier and healthier lives during this transitional phase. Hormonal Imbalance and Menopause Symptoms: During menopause, the ovaries gradually reduce their production...

  Important clinical context: Hormone levels fluctuate during perimenopause, so a single blood or saliva result does not reliably diagnose or exclude it. Assessment is often based on age, symptoms and menstrual history; routine hormone testing is not a prerequisite for HRT and home panels do not establish a safe HRT dose. The original discussion below overstates these uses of testing. Discuss persistent symptoms, unusual bleeding or suspected early menopause with a qualified healthcare professional, who can select any appropriate investigations and treatment. Understanding Perimenopause Perimenopause, also known as the menopausal transition, is a natural and normal part of a...