by kentonbruicemd | Oct 5, 2025 | Hormones, Womens Health
Reviewed by Dr. Kenton Bruice, MD Reading time: four minutes Perimenopause is the stage before menopause when hormone levels start to shift. For some women, it begins in their 40s, while others notice changes earlier. What makes this time so confusing is that the... by kentonbruicemd | Sep 25, 2025 | Hormones, Womens Health
Reviewed by Dr. Kenton Bruice, MD Reading time: three minutes During perimenopause and postmenopause, hormones begin to shift in ways that affect more than just mood or sleep. These changes influence how your body stores fat, builds muscle, and burns calories. Low... by kentonbruicemd | Sep 20, 2025 | Hormones, Womens Health
Reviewed by Dr. Kenton Bruice, MD Menopause is often associated with falling estrogen, but progesterone declines just as sharply. Progesterone is best known for its role in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy, but it also influences sleep, mood, bone health, and... by kentonbruicemd | Aug 20, 2025 | Hormones, Womens Health
Reviewed by Dr. Kenton Bruice, MD Reading time: four minutes When people think about the symptoms of perimenopause, hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, vaginal dryness and irregular periods usually come to mind. But for many women, the changes go far beyond the... by kentonbruicemd | Aug 10, 2025 | Hormones, Womens Health
Reviewed by Dr. Kenton Bruice, MD Reading time: three minutes Many women in their 30s and 40s are surprised to find their sleep changing in ways they cannot explain. It can feel like it happens overnight—suddenly you are waking up at 2 or 3 a.m., overheated or... by kentonbruicemd | Jul 25, 2025 | Hormones, Womens Health
Reviewed by Dr. Kenton Bruice, MD Reading time: three minutes Menopause often feels like an uphill battle against weight gain, fatigue, and shifting body composition. While many women double down on cardio or cut calories, these strategies alone rarely restore...