hormone health Archives - Brenna May Wellness

Libido, Connection & Vitality in Perimenopause

August 2, 2025

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When I was first married, libido wasn’t something I had to think about. I was the one chasing energy, projects—even intimacy. (Confession: I was the horn ball, sometimes waking my husband out of a dead sleep. He kept up just fine.) Fast forward 16 years, four kids, autoimmune flares, parasites, and perimenopause later—and let’s just…

The Blood Sugar Rollercoaster: Why Perimenopause Makes Weight Loss Feel Impossible (And What Actually Works)

May 17, 2025

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When I hit perimenopause, I thought I was doing everything right. Eating clean. Moving my body. Managing stress (or so I thought). And yet… my pants were getting tighter, my energy was dropping, and the scale was creeping upward no matter what I did. I was doing more work for worse results — and it…

Blood Sugar Basics for Every Body

January 11, 2025

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Blood sugar isn’t just about diabetes. It’s the rhythm section of your body’s orchestra. When it’s steady, everything else sounds right. When it’s all over the place, hormones, energy, and mood crash like a garage band with no drummer. I learned this the hard way: one “healthy” smoothie for breakfast and I’d be hangry and…