The third post in a three-part series From many women, we hear versions of “I don’t feel like myself anymore”. For some of us, everything seems to shift — our sleep, our moods, the way we feel about everyday situations, our reactions to our partners, children, our bodies, our digestive systems….
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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…
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…
“This is not me,” and “When do I get my self back,” are two things Dr. Jerilynn Prior heard many women say as they dealt with the effects of changing hormonal patterns. In this video, Dr. Prior confirms that symptoms begin before periods are irregular. And she talks about the…
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…
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…
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…