Hormonal Changes Beyond Hot Flashes

We so often hear of the same old symptoms that go along with hormonal changes. Hot flashes, night sweats, irritability just to name a few.

These are biggies because they are so common, but did you know there are soooo many more symptoms that are attributed to hormonal shifts as we enter perimenopause and menopause?

See if any of these apply to you:

Breast tenderness, brain fog, arthritis, acid reflux, body composition changes, increase in belly fat, brittle nails, arthralgia, body odor, asthma, bloating, anxiety, depression, burning sensation in the mouth/tongue, autoimmune disease (new or worsening), chronic fatigue syndrome, dizzy spells, dry eyes, dry skin, crawling skin sensations, decreased desire for sex, dry mouth, acne, dental issues, eczema, fatigue, headaches, hot flashes, incontinence, insulin resistance, high cholesterol, irregular heartbeat, genitourinary syndrome, joint pain, itchy skin, kidney stones, difficulty concentrating, frozen shoulder, fibromyalgia, fatty liver disease, GI issues, electric shock sensations, irritability, heart palpitations

For years, women have been gaslit when it comes to menopause. But times are changing and so are the resources available.

We now know that we don’t have to suffer through perimenopause and menopause. We have options for management!

I highly recommend two books that I think every woman should read: Dr. Mary Claire Haver’s, The New Menopause and Dr. Avron Blumming’s, Estrogen Matters.

Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to advocating for our health. The more we know about what’s going on in our bodies, the better equipped we will be to ask the right questions and that translates to better care for you ultimately.

Now get reading and learn about why estrogen matters!