Hormonal Balance at Every Life Stage: What Every Woman Needs To Know
When it comes to hormones, many women think of “balance” as a static goal. But here’s what most don’t realize: “Hormone balance” evolves throughout your life. They’re the invisible forces that shape how we feel, think, and function every single day.
Your body isn’t the same at 25 as it is at 45—or 65. Knowing what’s happening under the surface is your first step to staying in tune with your body and feeling your best at every stage.
🌸 Premenopause (Under Age 40): The Monthly Rollercoaster
Premenopause is when your body’s rhythm of estrogen and progesterone ebbs and flows in predictable patterns—most of the time. It’s normal to notice changes in mood, energy, and even digestion as part of your monthly cycle.
Hormonal Imbalance to Watch For: Estrogen Dominance
When estrogen runs the show and progesterone can’t keep up, you’ll feel it.
🔎 Symptoms: Painful periods, breast tenderness, mood swings, and bloating.
What to Do About It:
Load up on cruciferous veggies (think broccoli, kale, and cauliflower) to support estrogen detox.
Prioritize stress management—chronic stress depletes progesterone fast.
Balance blood sugar by focusing on protein, fiber, and healthy fats at every meal.
🌸 Perimenopause (Starting Around Mid-30s): The Hormonal Tug-of-War
Perimenopause is a transitional phase where your hormones are anything but stable. Your periods may become irregular, shorter, longer, or just plain unpredictable.
Hormonal Imbalance to Watch For: Low Progesterone
As progesterone dips more quickly than estrogen, you might notice:
🔎 Symptoms: Anxiety, insomnia, headaches, and worsening PMS.
What to Do About It:
Support your adrenal glands with adaptogens like ashwagandha or holy basil.
Incorporate magnesium-rich foods (like spinach, almonds, and dark chocolate) for hormone and nervous system support.
Stick to a consistent sleep routine to stabilize cortisol levels.
🌸 Postmenopause (Average Age 51): Life After Periods
When you’ve gone 12 months without a period, you’ve officially entered postmenopause. At this stage, your body naturally produces less estrogen and progesterone.
Hormonal Imbalance to Watch For: Low Estrogen and Progesterone
This can result in:
🔎 Symptoms: Hot flashes, night sweats, joint pain, and loss of skin elasticity or bone density.
What to Do About It:
Stay active with resistance training to maintain muscle and bone health.
Focus on liver and gut health to keep estrogen metabolism in check.
Consider targeted supplements like omega-3s, and vitamin D
Why Estrogen Metabolism Is a Game-Changer
Here’s a little-known fact: Even in postmenopause, estrogen metabolism matters. It’s not just about how much estrogen you have; it’s about how your body processes and clears it, especially if you are doing hormone replacement therapy.
There are multiple estrogen metabolites, and some are more problematic than others when it comes to breast cancer risk and other health concerns. How your body handles estrogen depends on factors like your liver enzymes, gut health, genetics, environmental toxins, stress, sleep, and antioxidant levels.
🔑 What You Can Do to Support Healthy Estrogen Metabolism:
Gut Health First: Load up on fiber and probiotics to keep estrogen moving out of your body.
Detox Your Liver: Add sulfur-rich foods like garlic, onions, and Brussels sprouts to your meals, and look into antioxidants like resveratrol.
Join our Free Workshop: Whether it’s PMS, perimenopause, or postmenopause, building a strong foundation is the secret to balancing hormones at any stage.
The Forgotten Hormones Workshop: The Reset Your Hormones Deserve
Feeling out of sync with your body?
Here’s why you need a foundation first: Think of your hormones like a house. If the foundation isn’t solid, adding “repairs” (like hormone therapy or supplements) won’t last long. At the Forgotten Hormones Workshop, you’ll learn the six foundational pillars of hormonal health that support your body from the inside out.
What You’ll Gain:
✔️ Learn how nutrition, gut health, sleep, metabolic health and stress management play a role in hormonal balance at any stage.
✔️ Discover simple strategies to eat for your hormones, balance blood sugar, and improve nervous system regulation.
✔️ Walk away with clear steps to feel vibrant, energized, and in control of your health.Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?
Hormones may change, but with the right tools and knowledge, you can feel balanced and energized at every stage. Join us this Friday at the Forgotten Hormones Workshop and take the first step to reclaiming your vitality today.
