What if your blood work says your hormones are “normal,” but you still don’t feel like yourself? Hormonal imbalances can affect women at many stages of life, not just during menopause. Changes in estrogen, progesterone, thyroid hormones, testosterone, and other hormones can influence energy, sleep, mood, metabolism, cognition, weight, libido, and overall well-being. Symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, irregular cycles, hot flashes, insomnia, and painful periods may be signs that your hormones are out of balance. In this episode, Elaina Mango talks with Gabrielle Foppe, PA, about the differences between perimenopause and menopause, why symptoms matter, and the role hormones play throughout a woman’s life. They also discuss concerns surrounding hormone replacement therapy and explain the Hotze Health & Wellness Center’s approach using bioidentical hormones that are customized to each woman’s individual needs. Rather than treating isolated symptoms, their approach considers how hormones work together and uses comprehensive blood work and clinical symptoms to help restore hormonal balance. You don’t have to accept feeling tired, irritable, foggy, or unlike yourself as a normal part of being a woman or getting older. Understanding your hormones and recognizing the signs of imbalance can help you make more informed decisions about your health and explore options designed to help you feel your best again. Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast.