New Term, New Hormones: A DR's Guide to Surviving Perimenopause This September

New term, new timetable, new hormones. In this episode of Ministry of Menopause, GP and dual board certified women's health doctor Golda Parker unpacks why the back to school season hits so differently when you are in perimenopause. She walks through the real physiology behind September overwhelm, covering fluctuating oestrogen and progesterone, HPA axis and cortisol, histamine and mast cell sensitivity, and gut and estrobolome health, and explains why these four systems compound each other the moment routines get disrupted.This episode is a practical, upbeat guide to surviving the September reset without adding another thing to your to do list. Golda shares realistic, evidence based strategies for supporting hormonal health during the new school term, from morning light exposure and protecting one non negotiable pocket of your day, to feeding your gut microbiome with protein and fibre, protecting sleep, and knowing when it is time to talk to your GP about options including hormone replacement therapy. Whether you are managing hot flushes, night sweats, brain fog, mood changes, or just a bone deep exhaustion that started the same week term began, this episode will help you understand what is happening in your body and what actually helps.Topics covered: perimenopause symptoms, menopause and hormonal health, back to school stress, new school term anxiety, oestrogen and progesterone fluctuation, cortisol and the HPA axis, histamine and mast cell sensitivity in perimenopause, gut health and the estrobolome, brain fog, hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disruption, midlife women's health, self-care for busy mothers, and hormone replacement therapy.Follow along and join the conversation at doctorgolda on Instagram, and join the waitlist for one to one consultations at drgolda.com.#Perimenopause #MinistryOfMenopause #SeptemberResetMedical disclaimer: This podcast is for general information and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. It should not replace individualised care from your own doctor or a registered healthcare professional. Every woman's experience of perimenopause and menopause is different. If you are experiencing symptoms or have concerns about your health, please book an appointment with your doctor. In an emergency, always call emergency services or attend your nearest Emergency Department.