If you've ever wondered, "Is this perimenopause—or something else?", you're not alone. For many women, the symptoms can be confusing and frustrating. But here's the truth: perimenopause is a normal, natural phase—and it doesn't have to feel like the end of the world.

Let's clear the air. Common signs of perimenopause include irregular or skipping periods, hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, anxiety, trouble sleeping, brain fog, joint pain, weight changes, low libido, and more. And stress can make any of these 10x worse!

That's where cortisol comes in. Stress is a major driver behind many of the "classic" perimenopause symptoms. If your cortisol is off, your estrogen and progesterone will feel it too.

Perimenopause is like reverse puberty. It's not a malfunction. It's your body transitioning. And how you move through it depends on things like stress, sleep, movement, gut health, your environment—even your past habits and genetics.

So, what can you do? Start with the basics: get good sleep, manage stress, hydrate, get outside in the morning light, eat protein regularly, and move your body. These things work. And if you need support along the way, herbal tinctures can make a huge difference.

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Sleep Tincture for deep, non-groggy sleep: https://nutritionforyourhormones.com/products/sleep-support

Estro Balance and Progesterone Balance for cycle support: https://nutritionforyourhormones.com/products/estrobalance-progesterobalance-bundle

You don't have to be 100% perfect to feel better—70–80% consistency is enough to start seeing real change. I've had women feel like themselves again by making small adjustments and using the right tools.

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