by Dr. Claudine | Jul 1, 2026 | Hormones
If you’ve been diagnosed with any one of these, you probably have a specialist for it. A gynecologist managing your PCOS. A psychiatrist or therapist addressing the mood disruption of PMDD. A primary care doctor telling you perimenopause is “just part of...
by Dr. Claudine | Jun 1, 2026 | Hormones
Longer days, heat, and disrupted sleep change how your body responds to HRT. Learn why summer makes hormone therapy feel less effective and how to adjust your care. When What Used to Work… Doesn’t Feel the Same Summer doesn’t just change your schedule. It changes the...
by Dr. Claudine | May 1, 2026 | Hormones
Why the Symptoms Are Easy to Miss Even When They’re Disrupting Your Life There’s a particular kind of confusion that often shows up in the early forties. Nothing about your life has dramatically changed. Your responsibilities are the same. Your schedule is still full....
by Dr. Claudine | Apr 1, 2026 | Hormones
Every April, the same pattern returns. Your eyes itch. Your nose is stuffy. You feel a little more tired by the afternoon. Fine. That’s “allergies,” you tell yourself. But this year, it’s more than that. Your skin is reactive. Your digestion swings from bloated to...
by Dr. Claudine | Mar 1, 2026 | Hormones
Understanding the early turbulence of hormone therapy and how expert care makes sense of it You finally started. After months (maybe years) of weighing the decision… You filled the prescription. You followed the instructions. You hoped to feel more like yourself...
by Dr. Claudine | Feb 1, 2026 | Hormones
For many women, the shift begins quietly. Not with a dramatic change, but with a subtle noticing: intimacy feels different. The internal pull toward sexual connection is harder to access. You still love your husband. You still desire closeness and unity. You still...
