Perimenopause – Suzanne Elkind, CNM-APRN, PLLC

The Hidden Inflammation of Perimenopause: Why Everything Suddenly Hurts (and How to Cool the Fire)

Aging, Perimenopause, Women's Health / By Suzanne Elkind

By Suzanne Elkind | www.suzanneelkind.com You wake up one morning, swing your legs over the edge of the bed, and stand up—only to be greeted by a sharp, stabbing ache in your heels and an uncomfortable stiffness in your knees. You pause, mentally retracing your steps from the day before. Did I do a heavy leg workout? […]

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Perimenopause vs. Menopause

Understanding the Stages and What to Expect By Suzanne Elkind, CNM, APRNwww.suzanneelkind.com As a functional medicine practitioner specializing in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, I frequently encounter women who are confused about where they are in their hormonal journey. Many of my patients arrive feeling frustrated, having been told their symptoms are “just part of aging”