Dr. Jen MD-Integrative Medicine

12/12/2025

11/29/2025

Love when my oldest comes home....but my kitchen gets a little emptier.

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11/29/2025

It's the holidays.....time to for the oldest to come and empty my kitchen.

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10/31/2025

Standard mammography can miss upto fifty percent of breast cancer women with dense breast.

The brest cancer awareness month is ending and have the whole guidance for you related to mammography, breast cancer and all.

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10/23/2025

Why aren’t we talking about this more? Depression during perimenopause isn’t rare — it’s a crisis. Nearly 40% of women experience major depressive symptoms during this transition, and for many, it’s their first encounter with mental health struggles.

The link between hormone shifts and mood is real — estrogen is deeply tied to serotonin, dopamine, even sleep through melatonin. When those levels drop, it’s not “just stress.” It’s biochemical. And too often, it goes undiagnosed. My Friend is organizing and summit and I’m honored to speak at the Integrative Mental Health Summit, where we’re breaking the silence around hormonal depression and exploring root-cause solutions. 💡 If you’ve ever felt the emotional chaos of perimenopause, you are not alone.

Let’s talk about the real mental health symptoms in perimenopause, not just the hot flashes. Join me and over 30 experts — it’s free, it’s virtual, and it could change how you care for yourself or someone you love.

💬 Comment if this resonates — have you felt the emotional toll of hormonal shifts? Let’s talk about it.

10/20/2025

Excited to share that I’ll be speaking at the Integrative Mental Health Summit this November on “Menopause, Hormones & Mental Health.”

Hosted by

This is a powerful event bringing together experts to help you support your emotional wellbeing during midlife.

📅 November 4–10, 2025

🎤 My talk airs on November 6

🔗 Register at: https://www.drmelissamondala.com/integrative-mental-health-summit?sa=sa0224128802f6b3df421e28fa1c1b758be97a402a

10/16/2025

Think hot flashes are the only sign of perimenopause?
You’re so not alone — but it’s not the full picture. 🎯 This is Day 1 of Breaking Perimenopause Myths with Dr. Jen, here to set the record straight.

👀 Mood swings?
💤 Sleepless nights?
😩 No motivation?
💧 Dry skin?
🚽 Bladder urgency?

Yeah... it’s all connected.
Hormonal shifts hit every cell in your body.

👉 If you think you're in perimenopause, you're probably right.
You don’t have to suffer alone.
Find a provider who gets it.

💬 Comment “SYMPTOMS” if you’ve experienced any of these 👇
📲 Save + Share to help other women stop second-guessing their bodies.

10/13/2025

Did you know perimenopause can start as early as your 30s? 👀✨

No matter your age, your symptoms are real - and you deserve to be heard! Too often, women in their 30s and early 40s are dismissed or gaslit when they start experiencing hormonal shifts. But perimenopause doesn’t wait for a “perfect age.” Here are some common early perimenopause symptoms:

👉🏻 Cystic Acne & Skin Changes
👉🏻 Irregular or Heavier Periods
👉🏻 Dry Skin & Itchy Ears
👉🏻 Heart Palpitations
👉🏻 Chronic Fatigue & Energy Crashes
👉🏻 Brain Fog & Memory Lapses
👉🏻 Feeling Too Hot or Too Cold
👉🏻 Joint & Muscle Aches
👉🏻 Sleep Disturbances
👉🏻 Bloating & Constipation
👉🏻 Low Libido

10/08/2025

🎀 1 in 8 women.
This Pink October, we honor every woman diagnosed with breast cancer, every survivor, every fighter, every supporter, and every life lost too soon.

We raise awareness.
We stand together.
We don’t forget.

💗 Early detection saves lives.
Schedule your screenings. Know your body. Spread the word.

10/05/2025

Still doing the same 5 lb dumbbells and calling it strength training? It’s time to upgrade. 💪
If you’re in your 40s or 50s, especially in perimenopause, your body needs more than just “toning” to stay strong and age well. Real strength training means progressively lifting heavier weights and pushing to muscle fatigue — that’s how you actually build muscle, not just maintain it.

Start with what feels doable, but by the third set, you should be challenging your limits — whether that’s upping from 10 lbs to 20 lbs or adding reps. It’s not about lifting heavy for the sake of it, it’s about lifting smart and strong, especially during hormonal transitions.

Want a deeper dive into what strength training for midlife women should really look like? Dr. Stacy Sims breaks it down beautifully — her science-backed advice is a game-changer.

Let’s stop undertraining and start building strength that lasts. Comment if you’ve started lifting heavier — or if you’re ready to begin!

Women in midlife need real muscle support — and progressive overload training is key to that.

10/04/2025

3 things I never do as a perimenopause + longevity expert (and I encourage you not to either):

1️⃣ Skip strength training — muscle is medicine, especially in midlife.
2️⃣ Mess with my sleep schedule — your hormones crave rhythm and rest.
3️⃣ Ignore my symptoms — they’re not “just aging”… they’re messages.

Midlife is not a decline — it’s a recalibration. Protect your future self by making empowered choices today. 💪💤❤️