11/19/2025
Perimenopause is a natural transition… It occurs between the ages of 35 to 55 years when estrogen & progesterone begin to fluctuate.
Yes, Google will tell you it’s “normal” & I agree! But what it won’t tell you is that you don’t need to accept the extremes as normal.
As a 50-year-old woman going through it myself, I can assure you there is more to know than what you’re being told.
Perimenopause can become significantly more challenging when underlying issues are present-diagnosed or not.
Thyroid imbalances, adrenal fatigue, toxic estrogen overload, liver stress, chronic sleep disturbance, high stress lifestyles, sub-optimal nutrition, and existing anxiety or depression can all heighten symptoms like:
🌺Changes in menstrual flow
🌺Hot flashes
🌺Sleep trouble
🌺Emotional reactivity
🌺Anxiety
🌺Depression
🌺Mental fog
🌺Heart palpitations
🌺Irritability and overwhelm
As a Naturopathic Doctor, I look at the whole picture-your hormones, your nervous system, your environment, your stress load, your unique biochemistry.
While perimenopause itself doesn’t have a perfect diagnostic test (because hormones fluctuate every hour), we can test for the underlying contributors that make this transition harder.
With naturopathic support, personalized assessment, and thoughtful treatment-sometimes including bio-identical hormone therapy-we can soften the extremes, support hormone regulation, bring balance back to the mood, and help you feel more like yourself again.
You don’t have to struggle through this chapter.
You deserve support, clarity, and a plan that honors your whole self. 🌿✨
