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It’s Perimenopause — You Aren’t Going Crazy!

But, as Dr. Jerilynn Prior explains in this video, many women feel like they are going crazy during this phase. Here is why. When healthcare providers don’t understand the early signs of the menopausal transition, they can’t validate the things that women are experiencing. This leaves women feeling worried and…

Estrogen higher

The only conclusion I could make was that medicine had it wrong.

When Dr. Prior experienced things that were signs of high estrogen not low, she suspected that what she had learned in medical school was incorrect. In this video, Dr. Prior talks about how she realized that what she’d learned in medical school about how hormones change in the lead up…

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Melatonin Supplements — When and How

There are many things to try before resorting to a melatonin supplement (see videos one and two, links below). If you decide to try a melatonin supplement, this video covers what dose to start with, when to take​ it, what side effects to be aware of and thoughts on finding…

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Dos and Don’ts for Better Sleep

Want a better night’s sleep? Learn how to support your natural melatonin rhythms for better sleep. In this, the second of a three-part video series with Dr. Paula Witt-Enterby, a melatonin expert, shares what to do — and not do — for improved sleep. Full transcript below. And, a recent study…

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Irregular or heavy menstrual flow

Irregular or heavy menstrual flow can be caused by changing hormonal patterns in the years leading up to menopause but can also be caused by other things too so it’s important to check in with your healthcare provider if you have heavy or irregular flow. The clip below from our…