If something does not feel right, you may be wondering if hormones are to blame. Sifting through conflicting information online is incredibly confusing. If you are looking for a personalized, holistic approach Serenity Women’s may be your last stop. Find a friendly, personal approach with a provider specialized in women’s health. Sarah is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner who has specialized in hormone health through the lifespan for 6 years. Her emphasis on midlife health including perimenopause and menopause transition in order to shed a light on this crucial but little understood life stage.

Low progesterone can leave you feeling anxious or irritable. Common symptoms include disrupted or light sleep, frequent waking, mood swings, irritability, PMS or PMDD, breast tenderness, headaches or migraines, irregular or heavy periods, short menstrual cycles, low stress tolerance, fatigue, low libido, and a sense that your nervous system just won’t calm down—especially in the second half of your cycle or during perimenopause.

Estrogen imbalances are incredibly common for women and include estrogen dominance and the intense hormonal swings of perimenopause. Common symptoms include heavy or painful periods, breast tenderness, bloating or fluid retention, weight gain (especially in the hips or midsection), mood swings, anxiety, headaches or migraines, worsening PMS, fatigue, brain fog, low libido, and sleep disruption.

Insulin sensitivity, thyroid, hormone health, and lifestyle all play a part in a healthy metabolism. Lab work can identify early causes of dysfunction that leads to weight gain.