11 Signs You Might Be in Perimenopause
Okay, so you’re over 40. Welcome to midlife. Whether you want to claim that title or not, I get it. And now you’re starting to wonder: “Wait… is this perimenopause?” Maybe your sleep suddenly fell apart. Maybe your anxiety showed up out of nowhere. Maybe your periods are acting weird (I know mine are!). Maybe you walked into a room and forgot why you were there while simultaneously wanting to fight everyone in the room. Cool cool cool. Also same. Today I want to walk you through 11 of the most common signs and symptoms of perimenopause, including what tends to happen earlier versus later in the transition. Because despite what many women are told, this is NOT just about hot flashes…
Can Your Hormones Affect ADHD Symptoms?
Yes, They Can. Have you noticed your ADHD symptoms seem to get worse during certain parts of your cycle? Or maybe you’re wondering if your hormones are making you feel a little... ADHD-ish? You're not alone. It turns out researchers used to believe you either had ADHD or you didn’t—no in-between. But when they started studying the menstrual cycle (and even perimenopause), they realized something women have known all along: Changing hormones absolutely play a role. Cue the collective eye-roll from women everywhere. Historically, ADHD research focused predominantly on…