Kimberly N. Hood

1 month ago | honehealth.com | Kimberly N. Hood |Jessica Migala |Meredith Bethune |Jennifer Howze

You finally got a prescription for progesterone to help with menopause symptoms like hot flashes, irritability, brain fog, and insomnia. The medication seems to be doing its job—except now you’re fighting to keep your eyes open during early-morning meetings. It’s well-known that progesterone can make you tired, and it’s all due to how the hormone works in the brain. But when managed correctly, the sleep-enhancing properties of progesterone are a big perk during the menopause transition, not a bug.

1 month ago | honehealth.com | Kimberly N. Hood |Aviva Patz |Marjorie Ingall |Stephanie Anderson Witmer

If you’ve spent time scrolling perimenopause forums, you’ve likely seen the question pop up again and again: “What’s up with all these weird dreams?!” A woman who used to dream rarely is now having vivid nighttime escapades with George Clooney. Or worse—waking up from anxiety-fueled nightmares. It’s tempting to dismiss these nocturnal visions as a harmless quirk of mid-life. But if they’re regularly disrupting your sleep, they could take a toll on your health.