Is This Perimenopause or Just Stress?
If you’re over 35 and feeling tired, moody, anxious, forgetful, or like your body has changed without warning… you might be wondering: Is this just stress? Or could it be perimenopause?
If you’re over 35 and feeling tired, moody, anxious, forgetful, or like your body has changed without warning… you might be wondering: Is this just stress? Or could it be perimenopause?
You start hormone therapy and hope for relief—but when will it kick in? Is it working? Should it feel different by now? These are some of the most common (and valid!) questions I get from patients. So let’s break it down clearly and realistically.
Midlife health isn't just about managing menopause symptoms. It's about redefining what health looks like for women ages 35 to 55 and beyond. Perimenopause is a clinical diagnosis, and it’s time healthcare treated it that way
Thriving Through Midlife is a menopause and midlife health blog by Dr. Rebbecca Hertel. Get expert guidance on hormones, perimenopause, weight, sleep, libido, and more—so you can feel informed, empowered, and thrive.