Dr. Tracy Verrico

Dr. Tracy Verrico I am Dr. Tracy Verrico, board-certified OB-GYN, hormonal health expert, wealth educator and speaker. Opening March 1st, 2022

I empower women to live their healthiest and wealthiest life.

GLP-1s + Hormone Therapy: A New Possibility for Midlife Women? New research suggests hormone therapy may enhance the eff...
11/11/2025

GLP-1s + Hormone Therapy: A New Possibility for Midlife Women? New research suggests hormone therapy may enhance the effects of GLP-1 medications like tirzepatide in postmenopausal women.

In the study, every group lost body fat—but women on HRT lost the most. Nearly 20%. That’s a meaningful difference—and it raises smart, personal questions about what works best in midlife.

Important: HRT isn’t a weight loss tool. But your hormone status could influence how well these medications work. If you're navigating menopause and considering GLP-1s, this is a conversation worth having with your care provider.

11/10/2025

Feeling foggy, forgetful, or like your brain just isn’t keeping up the way it used to?

You’re not imagining it — estrogen plays a key role in how your brain functions, especially in the frontal cortex — the area responsible for focus, word recall, and task management.

When estrogen levels drop, many women notice it first in their mind: trouble finding words, difficulty concentrating, or feeling “off” mentally. That’s brain fog — and it’s a very real sign of hormonal change.

You deserve clarity, energy, and confidence in your daily life. Supporting your hormones is one powerful way to get there.

Let’s start by understanding what your brain is trying to tell you.

✨ Recenter. Restore. Regulate. ✨After a stressful week, your body doesn’t just need rest — it needs recalibration.When l...
11/08/2025

✨ Recenter. Restore. Regulate. ✨

After a stressful week, your body doesn’t just need rest — it needs recalibration.

When life pushes you into go mode, your sympathetic nervous system (the fight, flight, or freeze state) takes over — keeping you alert, productive, and… on edge. But staying there too long drains your energy, hormones, and immunity.

The magic happens when you intentionally shift back into your parasympathetic state — your body’s natural “rest, digest, and heal” mode.

Re-centering isn’t a luxury. It’s medicine.
🧘‍♀️ Take a slow walk in nature.
💨 Breathe deeply — in through your nose for 4, out for 6.
💧 Hydrate, stretch, journal, or simply be.

This is how you quiet the noise, calm your cortisol, and return home to yourself.

Hormones and heart health are deeply linked. Estrogen, testosterone, and their balance shape how our blood pressure resp...
11/07/2025

Hormones and heart health are deeply linked. Estrogen, testosterone, and their balance shape how our blood pressure responds throughout life.

Let’s stop treating women’s health as “one-size-fits-all.”

Learn your body. Know your hormones. Protect your heart.

11/06/2025

Let’s talk about hot flashes.

They’re not “just part of getting older”—they’re a real signal from your brain that estrogen levels are dropping, throwing off your body’s internal thermostat.

When estrogen becomes deficient, your brain’s temperature control center starts to misfire—like a thermostat with dying batteries. That’s when you feel that sudden wave of heat, the flushing, the night sweats.

It’s not in your head. It’s physiology.
And understanding it is the first step to taking back control.

You don’t have to suffer through it—there are ways to restore balance and support your body through the change.

11/05/2025

One of the most common — and least talked about — symptoms of menopause and perimenopause is something called genitourinary syndrome, or GUS.

When estrogen starts to drop, it doesn’t just affect mood or hot flashes. It impacts the bladder, the urethra, and the vaginal tissues — areas packed with estrogen receptors. As those levels decline, we often see more vaginal dryness, tightness, and yes, more bladder leaks.

This isn’t “just aging.” It’s hormonal, it’s real, and it’s treatable.

Women deserve to understand what’s happening in their bodies — and to know that support and solutions exist.

You can’t out-diet or out-exercise poor sleep. When you consistently get less than 7 hours a night, your body goes into ...
11/05/2025

You can’t out-diet or out-exercise poor sleep.

When you consistently get less than 7 hours a night, your body goes into survival mode — hunger hormones spike, metabolism slows, and cravings for quick energy (hello, sugar) take over.

Over time, that lack of rest doesn’t just make you tired — it can actually make it harder to lose weight and easier to gain it back.

So if you’ve been hitting the gym and eating clean but not seeing results… it might be time to look at your sleep routine.

Because sleep isn’t lazy — it’s one of your strongest tools for balance, energy, and a healthy metabolism.

11/03/2025

Chronic stress and trauma can take a real toll on your hormones and immune health. Your body can’t heal in fight-or-flight mode — it needs rest, recovery, and nourishment.

If you’ve been feeling unheard or stuck in survival mode, it’s time to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what your body truly needs. You deserve to heal — inside and out.

Chronic stress doesn’t just weigh on your mind — it disrupts your gut, your hormones, and your energy.When stress become...
10/31/2025

Chronic stress doesn’t just weigh on your mind — it disrupts your gut, your hormones, and your energy.

When stress becomes constant, it can change your gut microbiome — the community of bacteria that supports your digestion, mood, and immunity. The result? More inflammation, more fatigue, and less resilience.

But here’s the good news: your gut can recover. Simple choices like eating fermented foods, moving your body, sleeping well, and taking mindful pauses can help restore balance.

10/30/2025

So many women tell me they feel afraid of their finances—unsure where to start, overwhelmed, and often left out of the conversation.

What I’ve learned is that fear usually comes from not knowing where you stand. And once you start to look, clarity replaces fear.

I see it every day—women of all ages realizing that financial literacy isn’t just about money. It’s about freedom, confidence, and peace of mind.

You don’t have to know it all, but you do need to check in and understand what’s happening with your money. That awareness alone can change everything.

If you’re feeling unheard or lost, I want you to know—you’re not alone. Come sit with me. Let’s talk. Let’s figure out what you need, and start building your confidence from there. 💬💪

GLP-1s have changed how we think about appetite, weight, and metabolism—but they can also influence desire and intimacy....
10/29/2025

GLP-1s have changed how we think about appetite, weight, and metabolism—but they can also influence desire and intimacy.

The key is awareness and open communication with your provider.

When you understand your body’s chemistry, you can make informed, confident choices about your health.

10/28/2025

Did you know estrogen is naturally anti-inflammatory?

When estrogen levels drop, inflammation rises — and that’s when many women start to notice joint pain. Frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis, hip pain, back aches — they’re not random. They’re signs of estrogen deficiency.

Understanding your hormones isn’t just about managing symptoms. It’s about taking control of your health, so you can move freely, feel strong, and live without pain.

Have you noticed more aches and stiffness lately? This could be your body asking for support. Let’s talk about how to restore balance and reduce inflammation—starting with understanding your hormones.

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