02/18/2026
A lot of women tell us, âI just donât feel like myself anymore.â
What most women arenât told is that midlife hormone changes happen in stages, and each stage can feel very different in real life.
Hereâs how it often shows up:
đ˘ Before perimenopause:
Your body tends to recover more easily. You juggle work, workouts, kids, relationships, and still bounce back after a long day. Sleep feels more restorative. Stress is there, but manageable.
đ˘ During perimenopause:
Things become less predictable. A working mom might feel exhausted by mid-afternoon. Workouts hit harder but give less back. Sleep gets lighter. Night sweats appear. Mood feels shorter. Youâre doing the same things, but your body responds differently.
đ˘ Menopause:
Energy often feels consistently lower. Weight changes despite routine. Libido and motivation may dip. Recovery, whether from workouts or busy weeks, takes longer. Life feels less chaotic, but more demanding.
đ˘ Postmenopause:
Hormones settle into a new baseline. Some women notice brain fog, low energy, more frequent UTIs, or a nervous system that feels less resilient. Itâs not dramatic day to day, but itâs persistent.
None of this means your body is broken. It means itâs changing.
Understanding which stage youâre in, and where your hormone levels are, helps make sense of what youâre experiencing and opens the door to the right kind of support for this phase of life.
You donât have to guess your way through it.
If this resonates and you want clarity around what stage youâre in, thatâs a conversation worth having. Weâre here to help you make sense of it.