A Masterclass on Perimenopause (Pt. 1)
Better! with Dr. Stephanie
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Health Assessment Timing Matters
Taking baseline hormone measurements during periods of high stress, like professional school, can yield misleading results due to poor lifestyle choices like lack of sleep and exercise. It is advisable to postpone such assessments until after completing intense programs, as individuals may be in a significantly unhealthier state during these times. Hormone levels, particularly progesterone and estrogen, show notable changes as one progresses through their 40s, with a common pattern being a decline in progesterone and fluctuations in estrogen.
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