Angie Davis

Myth or Truth: Perimenopause
Perimenopause is often minimized—but the truth is, it can be one of the most intense hormonal transitions a woman experiences.
Let’s break it down:
• Truth: Perimenopause doesn’t follow a set timeline
→ It can last months or several years, and no two women experience it the same way.
• Truth: It’s a hormonal roller coaster
→ This phase isn’t just about estrogen declining. Progesterone often drops first, and testosterone shifts too—leading to unpredictable symptoms.
• Truth: Mental health is deeply affected
→ Mood swings, anxiety, irritability, brain fog, and changes in focus are common—and very real—even though they’re talked about far less than hot flashes.
What’s important to know:
These symptoms aren’t “in your head,” and they aren’t something you just have to tolerate.
With proper testing and individualized care, many women feel significantly better during perimenopause—not years later.
At Glow Health and Wellness 🩵 we address the full hormonal picture early, so women don’t spend years struggling without answers.
Because understanding perimenopause changes everything—and support should start sooner, not later.