Menopause & Perimenopause: Hormonal Health Insights Take control of your hormones Tue, 05 May 2026 02:08:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://blog.hormona.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/hormona-logo-100x100.png Menopause & Perimenopause: Hormonal Health Insights 32 32 How to increase sex drive during perimenopause: A 5-step guide https://blog.hormona.io/blog/how-to-increase-sex-drive-perimenopause/ Tue, 05 May 2026 02:08:39 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=57627 Why don’t I want sex anymore? During your reproductive years, your hormones fluctuate throughout your menstrual cycle. You may have noticed you feel hornier around the mid-cycle when ovulation occurs. It’s driven by a surge in estrogen that signals luteinising hormone (LH) to trigger the release of an egg. Think of it like a biological […]

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]]> Perimenopause heavy bleeding: Causes, clots, & when to worry https://blog.hormona.io/blog/perimenopause-heavy-bleeding/ Tue, 05 May 2026 02:03:12 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=57624 Is heavy bleeding normal in perimenopause? The short answer is that while it isn’t ‘normal,’ it is a common symptom. Many women experience heavy periods in perimenopause due to expected hormonal fluctuations that occur during this life transition. During perimenopause, rising and falling hormone levels often mean you stop ovulating regularly. Without ovulation, the uterine […]

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]]> Does perimenopause cause nausea? Main causes and how to get relief https://blog.hormona.io/blog/does-perimenopause-cause-nausea/ Tue, 05 May 2026 01:44:02 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=57622 Perimenopause can cause nausea? Yes and no Perimenopause is a normal life transition, but navigating it can be challenging. Hormonal changes can cause a range of symptoms, which may become more prominent as you move toward menopause. While perimenopause in itself doesn’t cause nausea, it is possible to experience queasiness from other symptoms. Finding the […]

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]]> Perimenopause breast pain: Causes, relief, and when to worry https://blog.hormona.io/blog/perimenopause-breast-pain-causes-relief/ Mon, 04 May 2026 04:07:13 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=57617 Why do breasts hurt in perimenopause? As women, we’re no strangers to breast pain. Chances are, at one point or another, you’ve experienced sore breasts. But why does that discomfort occur? It’s all tied to our hormones and our menstrual cycle. During your childbearing years, your menstrual cycle is controlled primarily by the hormones estrogen […]

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]]> Perimenopause Fatigue: Why You’re So Tired & How to Fix It https://blog.hormona.io/blog/perimenopause-fatigue/ Mon, 04 May 2026 03:37:02 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=57614 What does perimenopause fatigue feel like? If you’ve noticed that you’re waking up tired, feeling fatigued but are unable to sleep, consistently have a midday crash, or can’t shake the brain fog, you may be experiencing perimenopausal-related fatigue. While it’s not common to have extreme tiredness or exhaustion, symptoms like sluggishness and decreased energy are […]

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]]> Progesterone for perimenopause: Benefits, safety, and when to start https://blog.hormona.io/blog/progesterone-for-perimenopause-benefits-safety/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:02:16 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=57600 Signs you may need progesterone Around age 46, women enter into perimenopause – the life transition where they move away from their reproductive years toward menopause. Thankfully, for most women, this change starts slowly as estrogen and progesterone levels start to drop. While the symptoms of low estrogen are often familiar, including mood swings, breast […]

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]]> Perimenopause vs Menopause – Key Differences https://blog.hormona.io/blog/perimenopause-vs-menopause/ Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:46:08 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=57493 Understanding perimenopause and menopause When talking about perimenopause versus menopause, it’s easy to confuse these two stages. Perimenopause is the transitional period when you move away from your peak fertility and your ovaries gradually stop releasing eggs. In turn, menstruation becomes irregular. Perimenopause generally starts at age 46, but some women may experience it early […]

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]]> Perimenopause Diet Guide – Balance Hormones & Boost Health https://blog.hormona.io/blog/perimenopause-diet/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:41:58 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=57481 Understanding perimenopause and its symptoms When it comes to aging, many women know about menopause but are surprised to learn about the transitional stage leading up to it, called perimenopause. There are three stages of perimenopause: early, late, and menopause, each with varying symptoms. But what causes you to enter perimenopause? As you age, the […]

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]]> Can You Get Pregnant During Perimenopause Naturally? https://blog.hormona.io/blog/can-you-get-pregnant-during-perimenopause-naturally/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:47:33 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=57342 Perimenopause and fertility: What you need to know After mid 40, many women start the transition to menopause, this stage is called perimenopause. This is the time when your hormones start to behave differently and fertility decreases. Whether you already have kids or want to conceive for the first time, the question is, “Can you […]

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]]> When to start HRT for perimenopause support: Is it right for you? https://blog.hormona.io/blog/hrt-for-perimenopause/ Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:32:43 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=56811 The role of hormones in perimenopause Throughout your menstrual cycle, you experience normal hormonal fluctuations that are responsible for proper bodily functions like ovulation and menstruation. However, once you enter perimenopause, your hormone fluctuations change. As ovaries become less responsive to brain triggers, the pituitary gland releases extra follicle-stimulating hormone or FSH. The role of […]

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]]> Understanding Perimenopause Weight Gain and How to Manage It https://blog.hormona.io/blog/perimenopause-weight-gain/ Tue, 27 May 2025 03:52:53 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=56533 What causes weight gain in perimenopause? If you’re beginning to see signs that you’re entering the menopause transition, you may wonder, “Can perimenopause cause weight gain?” The short answer is, “Yes,” weight gain and perimenopause are often tied together. But why does perimenopause make you gain weight? It all starts with your hormones. During perimenopause, […]

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]]> Track your health with a menopause hormone levels chart https://blog.hormona.io/blog/menopause-hormone-levels-chart/ Tue, 13 May 2025 05:53:05 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=56504 What are menopause hormone levels? Menopause is 12 consecutive months without a period. It’s the final stage of perimenopause, which begins around age 46 and can last ten or more years. During perimenopause, your ovaries release eggs less frequently, and once you reach menopause, ovulation stops altogether. This lack of ovulation causes menstrual irregularity and […]

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]]> What Is the Average Age of Perimenopause Onset? Early Signs https://blog.hormona.io/blog/average-age-of-perimenopause/ Thu, 01 May 2025 03:46:15 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=56488 At what age does perimenopause start? Perimenopause is a normal part of a woman’s reproductive cycle, where you transition out of your peak reproductive years into menopause. It is caused by ovarian aging, during which the number of follicles decreases dramatically. As a result, levels of sex hormones like estrogen and progesterone drop. This hormonal […]

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]]> How to Recognize the Key Signs Perimenopause Is Ending https://blog.hormona.io/blog/signs-perimenopause-is-ending/ Thu, 01 May 2025 03:25:30 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=56483 What is the last stage of perimenopause? The last stage of perimenopause is menopause and is marked by 12 consecutive months without a period. During perimenopause, your sex hormone levels like estrogen and progesterone start to decrease, causing ovulation to become sporadic and eventually stop. As these hormonal fluctuations occur, you can experience numerous symptoms, […]

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]]> Stages of perimenopause: Signs, changes, and solutions https://blog.hormona.io/blog/stages-of-perimenopause/ Thu, 01 May 2025 03:12:24 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=56476 What age does perimenopause typically start? As women, our menstrual cycle plays a large role in our lives. During our peak reproductive years, our ovaries release an egg every month, which is either fertilized, resulting in pregnancy, or disintegrated in the uterus, causing a period. However, as we age, our progesterone and estrogen levels begin […]

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]]> What Are the 34 Symptoms of Perimenopause? Full Breakdown https://blog.hormona.io/blog/what-are-the-34-symptoms-of-perimenopause/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:51:30 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=56468 Why do women experience perimenopause symptoms? Perimenopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life when the ovaries become less responsive to brain signals, leading to significant fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone levels, which drop right before the final period. This hormonal decline leads to a range of symptoms. Natural perimenopause starts after age 45 […]

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]]> What are the signs that you need hormone replacement therapy? https://blog.hormona.io/blog/what-are-the-signs-that-you-need-hormone-replacement-therapy/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 04:12:05 +0000 https://blog.hormona.io/?p=55583 What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women is a treatment that supplements or replaces declining hormone levels. Typically, HRT is given to manage menopausal symptoms, like vaginal dryness, hot flashes, decreased sex drive, and mood swings. Doctors prescribe HRT for menopause to replenish estrogen levels, which can decrease symptoms and […]

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]]> Postmenopausal syndrome: What is it and how do you handle it? https://blog.hormona.io/blog/postmenopausal-syndrome/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 09:44:52 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=42744 So, you’ve made it through Menopause. Or at least you thought you did. You can’t remember the last time you had a period, but those dang Menopause symptoms have not gone away. This is known as Postmenopausal syndrome, and it’s way more common than you think. But don’t worry. In a lot of cases, most […]

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]]> Protein and Menopause: A partnership https://blog.hormona.io/blog/protein-and-menopause/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:00:10 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=41134 Now, calling protein and Menopause a partnership might sound a little odd, but hear us out. As you go through the extravaganza that is the end of your periods, hormone fluctuations don’t just affect your ovaries. They can also impact the way you metabolize food, and more specifically, sugar. Here’s how. Insulin and everyone Insulin […]

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]]> FSH after Menopause https://blog.hormona.io/blog/fsh-after-menopause/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:53:28 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=26317 You might have heard of FSH, or Follicle Stimulating Hormone, but you also might not have and that’s okay too! FSH is a hormone that rises and falls throughout your Menstrual cycle, as it’s involved in Ovulation. But as we go through Menopause, it climbs and climbs, contributing to a whole host of symptoms. So […]

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]]> PMDD and Menopause: What can you expect? https://blog.hormona.io/blog/pmdd-and-menopause/ Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:02:25 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=25569 If there’s one thing we know about PMDD and Menopause, it’s that neither one of them is a walk in the park. Hot flushes from the depths of hell itself? Got ‘em. Too familiar with the cracks in your bedroom ceiling? Yup, insomnia’s a bish. And then you become a magician – making your phone […]

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]]> Surviving Menopause: How to beat your symptoms and thrive https://blog.hormona.io/blog/surviving-menopause/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:05:41 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=25836 Gang, let’s be clear from the off. If you’ve ever had a set of ovaries, Menopause is coming for you. That’s if it hasn’t already. And as it’s World Menopause Day, we thought we’d give a big shout-out to all the Hormonas living with retired, or semi-retired ovaries. While you’ve no doubt heard the hormone […]

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]]> FSH and Menopause https://blog.hormona.io/blog/fsh-and-menopause/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:31:29 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=23594 Gang, it’s time we talk about FSH, or Follicle Stimulating Hormone, as it’s known in the biz we call health. You’ve probably heard it bandied about on occasion, but what does it really do? And how is FSH involved with Menopause? First things first, what is menopause? Essentially, Menopause occurs when our reproductive system begins […]

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]]> What happens to our hormones when we hit menopause? https://blog.hormona.io/blog/what-happens-to-our-hormones-when-we-hit-menopause/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:32:51 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=15011 Gang, this week we’re talking menopause. Whether you’re 14 or 44 it’s a coming for you so today we’re getting granular with this fate that will befall all of us women at some point. As the medical establishment is finally waking up to the fact that half the world’s population suffers horrendously for years, we […]

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]]> Menopause – your questions answered https://blog.hormona.io/blog/menopause-your-questions-answered/ Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:56:27 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=15180 I’m sure you know that October is World Menopause Month, and as women make up over half of the world’s population and we will all go through menopause eventually. We wanted to finish this month by covering all the questions you may have about this mysterious thing called menopause. The reason? A lot of people […]

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]]> Hormone Therapy: Types, Side effects and Benefits https://blog.hormona.io/blog/do-you-need-hormonal-therapy-types-benefits-and-side-effects/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:25:18 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=14877 Hormone therapy is that fabled elixir of eternal youth that strives keeps menopausal symptoms at bay. Of course, if you have yet to experience that crazy dance called the menopause hormone bounce you might well wonder what all the fuss is about. But is hormone therapy right for everyone? Menopause is not a disease There […]

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]]> HRT: What’s The Truth? Can it help with hot flashes and thin skin? https://blog.hormona.io/blog/hrt-whats-the-truth-can-it-help-with-hot-flashes-and-thin-skin/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:00:46 +0000 https://dev.blog.hormona.io/?p=12406 Following our piece on hormonal birth control recently, we thought it would be a good idea to take look at that other hormone extravaganza women face. Yup, today we’re talking menopause with all its symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog, brittle bones and thin skin but, more specifically, we’re talking HRT. Hormone Replacement Therapy: HRTerror […]

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]]> Menopause: There’s nothing to be scared of https://blog.hormona.io/blog/menopause-theres-nothing-to-be-scared-of/ Sun, 18 Oct 2020 10:00:40 +0000 https://www.selfishdarling.com/?p=6707 The menopause! Darlings, it’s going to happen to all of us. No matter how much we don’t want to, eventually we will all go through it.

We live in the 21st century, and women’s life expectancy is about 87-90 years, but the menopause is still a taboo subject. Thankfully, there is now more information around the menopause than for previous generations, but it’s still something that is, in general, not really talked about.

So what is it about the menopause that many women fear?

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]]> Menopause! How does your body change? https://blog.hormona.io/blog/menopause-how-does-your-body-change/ https://blog.hormona.io/blog/menopause-how-does-your-body-change/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2020 10:25:05 +0000 https://www.selfishdarling.com/?p=6286 Darlings, I’ve got some bad news for you. When you reach 40 or the dreaded menopause, whichever hits first, your body will begin to change. Fact! What changes could happen with menopause? It’s not just that everything begins to move southwards and sag, you embrace a few more wrinkles, or that you may need to […]

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]]> https://blog.hormona.io/blog/menopause-how-does-your-body-change/feed/ 1 The Menopause minefield. What to expect. https://blog.hormona.io/blog/the-menopause-minefield-what-to-expect/ Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:08:14 +0000 https://www.selfishdarling.com/?p=5793 Ah the Menopause. What do you think about it? What can we expect from menopause? Are you absolutely dreading it, because it means you are heading into middle-age and can no longer have children, do you think of hot flashes, brain fog and insomnia. Or do you think great, bring it on, no more periods, […]

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