Why Am I So Angry Before My Period?
Many women in their late 30s and 40s notice they become unusually irritable, impatient, or angry before their period and wonder what has changed. This evidence-based guide explores the science behind perimenopause mood changes, explaining how fluctuating estrogen and progesterone influence the brain, why symptoms often worsen before menstruation, and the role of sleep, stress, nutrition, and lifestyle in emotional well-being. Learn the difference between perimenopause, PMS, PMDD, anxiety, and depression, and discover evidence-based strategies that may help.
Muscle Is a Midlife Organ: Why Strength Training Is Medicine During Perimenopause
Most conversations about perimenopause focus on symptoms. This article explores a different perspective: perimenopause is also a muscle transition. Learn why preserving skeletal muscle through strength training, adequate protein, and evidence-based lifestyle strategies is one of the most powerful investments women can make in their long-term metabolic health, bone health, cardiovascular health, brain health, and healthy aging.