12/17/2025
Why does winter feel harder for so many women?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) impacts millions — and hormonal changes can make symptoms even more noticeable during perimenopause, pregnancy, postpartum, or while navigating menstrual cycle shifts.
As daylight decreases, your body adjusts in several ways:
✨ Mood pathways (like serotonin): affecting motivation and emotional steadiness
✨ Circadian rhythm: your internal clock that guides sleep and alertness
✨ Hormonal patterns: which play a role in energy, mood, and focus
If you’ve been feeling more tired, down, or out of sync lately, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to wait it out. Your OB-GYN can help you understand what’s normal, what’s hormonal, and what tools may help.
Taking care of your mental health is part of taking care of your whole health. 💗