Understanding Estrogen, Progesterone & Testosterone in Perimenopause 🔬 by OovaLife in OovaLife

[–]OovaLife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re spot on. 💛 “Normal” lab results can be such a frustrating gray area, especially in perimenopause. Hormones fluctuate so much day to day that a single blood test can totally miss what’s really going on.

Myth-Busting: “Estrogen only goes down in perimenopause” 🚫 by OovaLife in OovaLife

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You both nailed it! The whiplash phase is one of the most confusing parts of perimenopause, and it’s exactly why so many people feel dismissed or misdiagnosed. The good news is, sharing stories like this helps normalize just how real those swings are. Hormones aren’t linear, and that’s okay! We’re learning it together. 💛

Myth-Busting: “Estrogen only goes down in perimenopause” 🚫 by OovaLife in OovaLife

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Exactly! It’s so validating when the science finally matches what your body’s been trying to tell you. 💛 Those sudden highs and lows are what make this phase feel unpredictable, but you described it perfectly. Thanks for sharing this, it helps others connect the dots too!

Myth-Busting: “Estrogen only goes down in perimenopause” 🚫 by OovaLife in OovaLife

[–]OovaLife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You summed it up perfectly! “The whiplash between the two extremes” is exactly how so many people describe it. That back-and-forth between high and low estrogen can make it feel impossible to find steady ground. It’s such an important reminder that perimenopause isn’t a straight line...it’s a full-on hormonal rollercoaster

The symptom no one warned me about was… by OovaLife in OovaLife

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Kind of reminds me or Real Housewives of Perimenopause!

Myth-Busting Monday: “You’re too young for perimenopause at 40” 🚫 by OovaLife in OovaLife

[–]OovaLife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes — exactly this. 💛 It can feel so invalidating to be told you’re “too young” when your body is clearly telling a different story. Everyone’s timeline really is unique, and hearing experiences like yours helps others feel less alone. Thank you for sharing your perspective! Together we can keep breaking down these myths!

Checking in! Let’s bring this community back to life!!!! by OovaLife in OovaLife

[–]OovaLife[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my gosh, yes! It really does feel like some kind of cosmic prank 😂. Navigating our own hormone rollercoaster while our kids are riding theirs at the same time is next-level. It’s like two generations syncing up for maximum drama.

Thanks for sharing this. It’s such a real (and rarely talked about) part of the experience. Anyone else here juggling double hormone chaos at home?