Why Perimenopause Wrecks Your Metabolism — And What the Data Says Actually Fixes It

Learn how to optimize your metabolic health during perimenopause with diet, exercise, stress management, and a functional medicine approach.
Functional Medicine for Menopause: What Labs and Root-Cause Care Can and Cannot Do
Discover a functional medicine approach to menopause. Learn about key tests, nutrition, supplements & lifestyle changes for natural symptom relief.
Menopause Longevity Optimization: Top Strategies for Women
** Explore essential strategies for menopause longevity optimization, including hormonal balance, natural symptom relief, and holistic lifestyle changes for …
Boost Progesterone Naturally After Menopause
** Discover holistic methods to naturally boost progesterone after menopause, including diets, stress management, and alternative therapies for hormonal bala…
Optimize Hormones After Menopause: Natural Strategies
** Discover effective strategies for hormone optimization after menopause. Explore natural methods, nutrition, and lifestyle changes for enhanced well-being.
FDA hormone therapy warning changes: what women need to know

Dr. Shweta Patel, MD, FACOG Board-certified OB/GYN • U.S. Navy veteran (13 years) • Author, The Book of Hormones • Founder, Gaya Wellness Published November 19, 2025 • Updated May 1, 2026 Key Finding: In February 2026, the FDA approved labeling changes for menopausal hormone therapy products, including removal of the boxed warning for many […]
Frozen shoulder and menopause: the hormone link women miss

Dr. Shweta Patel, MD, FACOG Board-certified OB/GYN • U.S. Navy veteran (13 years) • Author, The Book of Hormones • Founder, Gaya Wellness Published November 11, 2025 • Updated May 1, 2026 Key Finding: A Duke Health study presented at the 2022 North American Menopause Society meeting found adhesive capsulitis in 3.95% of postmenopausal women […]
Can You Have a Baby After Menopause? Risks & Possibilities
Curious if you can have a baby after menopause? Learn about your options, medical possibilities, and important risks to consider before making a decision.
Menopause Cramps: Causes, Relief, & When to See a Doctor
Understand the link between menopause and cramps, explore relief options, and learn when it’s important to consult a doctor for persistent symptoms.
Perimenopause and Weight Gain: What You Need to Know

Perimenopause is a turning point in a woman’s life that brings with it many hormonal changes. One of these is – unfortunately – unwanted weight gain.
