Top Ten Things Every Woman Should Know About Their Hormones
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Perimenopause typically spans 10-12 years representing the longest and most hormonally tumultuous phase in our lives.
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For decades, perimenopausal women have been gaslit, ignored, and dismissed. Now is the time for us to regain authority over our bodies and minds and seek the education and support we need.
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Fatigue, anxiety, irritability, and weight gain often accompany the life stage of perimenopause. While these symptoms may be common, they signal an imbalance in our system that needs to be addressed.
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Women are holistic beings, not merely a collection of symptoms to be managed. Embracing nurturing and supportive lifestyle changes brings balance to the whole system and enriches our vitality.
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Our beliefs, whether overt or unconscious, significantly influence how we view ourselves. This profoundly impacts our long-term physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being as we navigate our way through perimenopause.
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When building a personalized toolbox to help manage the difficulties of perimenopause, we must consider a wide variety of resources such as mindfulness, nutrition, sleep habits, exercise, and emotional connection.
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Fluctuating perimenopausal hormones affect our stress resilience, underscoring the critical importance of psychosocial resources during this period.
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Oxytocin serves as the master regulatory hormone, emphasizing the importance for women to prioritize connection and supportive community as we move through the perimenopausal years.
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With proper support, the hormonal changes during perimenopause can give women the opportunity to rearrange their priorities and values, and emerge as stronger, more confident, and more authentic versions of ourselves.
