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05/05/2026

Feeling fatigue in perimenopause? It might not be your hormones!

If you’re in perimenopause and feeling constantly tired, foggy, or easily depleted, one commonly overlooked lab marker to check is ferritin—your body’s stored form of iron.Ferritin gives us a clearer picture than standard iron labs alone. You can have “normal” iron levels on paper, yet sti...

02/26/2026

Quick read about protein vs fiber at breakfast.... news flash - you should have BOTH! Some great recipes were provided as well.

A smarter way to start the day?

11/20/2025

I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of women at a YPO event. Huge thanks to the organizers and host as it was a beautiful space filled with amazing women. We talked all things hormones and how to tackle this phase of life.

11/05/2025

A great resource for those with questions about HRT from Dr. Louise Newson (from the UK).

Browse our hormone health hub and find out more about perimenopause, menopause, PMS and PMDD, symptoms, treatments and lifestyle advice. Our fact-based research is available to support everyone.

10/23/2025

If you're going to do one thing for yourself today, listen to this podcast episode!

Podcast Episode · The Mel Robbins Podcast · 10/23/2025 · 1h 49m

10/20/2025

A great way to lower your glucose response... stand up and do 10 squats! Set a timer to have a workout "snack" every 45 minutes of your day if your day consists of a lot of sitting. https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/10-squats-for-metabolism?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mbg-daily%20revamp%202025-10-20&utm_id=mbg-daily%20revamp%202025-10-20%20(01K7SHVRZGRXBTPBZSYJHB0H0N)&mbg_mcid=01K7SHVRZGRXBTPBZSYJHB0H0N&mbg_hash={{%20email|md5_hash%20}}&bxid={{userId}}&_kx=7CtTOyMFVGA2f4HbLlyK6Qgf1J1zfSYAqwisJVM1A9nACvzd7jMvx7grMEY32gRQ.TKHRHv

And it couldn't be more simple.

09/15/2025

Diet and Exercise guidelines for those on a GLP-1 released by JAMA. Ideally, get a DEXA Scan before starting and throughout treatment to understand where your weight loss is coming from (fat vs muscle).

This JAMA Internal Medicine Patient Page describes how glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists work and what behaviors to adopt while using them.

08/20/2025

If weightlifting is not part of your current lifestyle, I'm curious about what's preventing you from incorporating it... Please comment below

07/14/2025

This is a great article... she offers a wealth of useful information in a way that anyone can understand. It's not OUR estrogen that's the problem; it's the xenoestrogens!

The case of mistaken identity that's been ruining estrogen's reputation

06/15/2025

Great article about the importance of protein for midlife women. Including examples and a calculator of how much you should be getting. Happy Sunday!

Protein: An Essential Macronutrient Protein has long been celebrated as a cornerstone of good health—and for good reason. You’ve probably heard countless times that protein is essential for energy, muscle building, and maintaining a healthy metabolism. But during the menopause transition (MT), t...

01/14/2025

This is the best book I've read yet regarding perimenopause. Highly recommend! Read more on my book review here...