The hormonal chaos women experience month after month from menarche through menopause is due to natural, fluctuating levels of hormones like estrogen and progesterone that can impact mood, energy, and even physical health. These hormonal shifts affect internal chemicals called neurotransmitters that can lead to mood swings, anxiety, brain fog, and fatigue. They may be a normal part of the female life cycle that spans Menarche, Menstruation, Pregnancy, Postpartum, Perimenopause and Menopause, but they are often referred to as the “stages of chaos” as we'll hear more about on this episode.