by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Sep 28, 2023 | Perimenopause
What is the hypothalamus’ role in perimenopause and how can progesterone help? Let’s talk about it. Perimenopause is the 5 to 15 years before menopause when you have your very last period. At that time your hormone levels are fluctuating drastically but the hormone...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Sep 27, 2023 | Menopause, Women's Health
How does menopause affect the hypothalamus? As ovarian hormones decline in menopause, the hypothalamus receives weaker and less predictable hormonal signals, which makes it increasingly dysregulated. Because the hypothalamus is the brain’s master control center...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Sep 26, 2023 | Hypothalamus, Women's Health
What is estrogen dominance and what is the role of progesterone? Let’s talk about it. Estrogen dominance is a condition where a woman produces more estrogen in ratio to progesterone. In a healthy reproductive cycle, the ovary produces 10-50 times more progesterone...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Sep 23, 2023 | PCOS, Hypothalamus
Let’s talk about PCOS, your hypothalamus, and progesterone. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome affects ten percent of women. PCOS is one of the most common metabolic conditions for women of reproductive years. And your hypothalamus is at the root of the metabolic issues...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Aug 2, 2023 | Menopause, Women's Health
Why do menopausal women have memory issues? Let’s talk about it. A severe impairment of cognitive function characterizes dementia. Mild cognitive impairment represents a transition between normal cognition and dementia. The frequency of cognitive changes is higher in...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 20, 2023 | Menopause
Does menopause affect your joints? Let’s talk about it. Do you ever wonder why you’re falling apart? Seems like you hurt yourself a lot more often – spraining ankles, wrists, sore shoulders and hips, and back pain. The reason your joints ache is...
by Deborah Maragopoulos FNP | Mar 17, 2023 | Gut Health, Men's Health, Women's Health
How do hormones affect your colon health? Let’s talk about it. Hormones definitely affect the health of your colon. Estrogen promotes a healthy colon epithelial layer. Estrogen deficiency in post-menopause can lead to dysplasia or abnormal cells in the colon....