Perimenopause what? When I use the word perimenopause many women don’t know what I mean. Many times perimenopause and menopause are combined as the same thing when in reality they are two very different parts of a woman’s life journey. Perimenopause is the time leading up to menopause. It’s generally the 2-10 years before the menopause transition and the time when you’re likely to experience symptoms. Perimenopause usually starts in your 40s, but some women ...

In today’s modern society we talk a lot about estrogen dominance and for good reason because it’s a real issue. However, I think low hormones are a real problem too, that not a lot of people are talking about. Estrogen is probably the most talked about, most beloved, and sometimes most hated hormone. It’s an amazing hormone that helps with more than our ability to reproduce.   Estrogen does a lot of different jobs:  Builds ...

If you’re like me, you may have always wondered if your period was normal or not? Did they teach you that in sex ed? If you had sex ed did they delve into what a healthy period looks like? I don’t really remember much of my sex education class. I went to a very strict Christian school, with a focus more on abstinence than sex ed. We certainly didn’t have any in-depth conversations about the ...

Period tracking Apps are everywhere these days and for good reason. They are a great way to not only track your periods and fertility but also symtpoms, and lifestyle factors like sleep, exercise, self-care, medication, and even your sex life. Tracking helps you become more in touch with the rhythm of your body and what it’s telling you each month. I’ve tried a lot of period tracking apps over the last 10 years and actually ...

Do you suffer from PMS symptoms, low energy, cramps, or irregular menstrual cycles? Maybe you have hot flashes or weight gain? Are you looking for a natural way to balance your hormones? You are not alone.  Women around the world are looking for natural ways to balance their hormones.   Hormone imbalance can be a big reason for these symptoms, especially when there is an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone.   Your monthly cycle is ...

Do you have cramps but no period? Cramps without your period could be related to different things, it might be harmless, but it’s always good to check it out just to be sure.   Most women have some cramping with their periods, especially if they have increased inflammation 🙋, a high number of prostaglandins, or estrogen dominance. Last week I talked about prostaglandins, the hormone-like compounds that cause the muscles of the uterus to contract ...