Poor sleep. Waking up at 3 AM. Anxiety that feels different. Feeling overwhelmed by things that never used to bother you. If you've been wondering why these symptoms often show up before hot flashes or irregular periods, this video is for you.

In this episode of the **Understanding Your Hormones** series, we're talking about progesterone, the first hormone that often begins to change during perimenopause. Because progesterone is closely tied to ovulation, changes in ovulation can lead to changes in sleep, mood, stress resilience, and eventually your menstrual cycle.

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Kimberly Hoyt is a physician assistant with two decades of clinical experience who helps women navigate perimenopause and menopause with clarity and confidence. Her work focuses on midlife health and education, helping women understand what is happening in their bodies so they feel prepared, informed, supported and empowered.

Medical Disclaimer: The information shared on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Kimberly Hoyt, PA-C, and associated content are not a substitute for professional medical care, diagnosis, or treatment. Viewing/Listening to this content does not establish a patient-provider relationship. Always consult your own healthcare provider before making changes to your health plan, starting supplements, or addressing medical concerns.

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If you've been dealing with brain fog, anxiety, poor sleep, stubborn belly fat, joint pain, or hot flashes and wondering how they could possibly be connected, this video is for you.

In this first episode of the **Understanding Your Hormones** series, we're taking a deep dive into estrogen and why it's so much more than a reproductive hormone. Estrogen plays a critical role in your brain, bones, muscles, metabolism, heart, skin, bladder, and nervous system. When it begins to fluctuate during perimenopause, it can affect nearly every part of your body.

In this video you'll learn:

• What estrogen actually does throughout the body
• Why symptoms seem so random during perimenopause
• Why one month feels different from the next
• How estrogen affects brain fog, anxiety, sleep, weight gain, joint pain, and more
• Why every woman's experience is different
• When estrogen therapy becomes part of the conversation

This video is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice or replace a conversation with your healthcare provider.

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Medical Disclaimer: The information shared on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Kimberly Hoyt, PA-C, and associated content are not a substitute for professional medical care, diagnosis, or treatment. Viewing/Listening to this content does not establish a patient-provider relationship. Always consult your own healthcare provider before making changes to your health plan, starting supplements, or addressing medical concerns.

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If you've ever left a doctor's appointment feeling unheard, confused, or like you forgot to ask the questions that really mattered, you're not alone.

The truth is, most of us were never taught how to participate in our own healthcare. We were taught that the doctor knows best, but we were never taught how to organize our symptoms, ask thoughtful questions, or confidently participate in decisions about our own bodies.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why so many women leave appointments feeling defeated
• The difference between trusting your provider and trusting your own experience
• What shared decision-making actually means
• Why your lived experience matters just as much as your medical history
• How organizing your symptoms can lead to more productive healthcare conversations

You don't need to become an expert in hormones.

You don't need to diagnose yourself.

But you do deserve to understand enough to confidently participate in decisions about your own body.

If you'd like help organizing your symptoms, identifying patterns, and preparing for conversations with your healthcare provider, learn more about my Perimenopause Clarity Session here:

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Kimberly Hoyt is a physician assistant with two decades of clinical experience who helps women navigate perimenopause and menopause with clarity and confidence. Her work focuses on midlife health and education, helping women understand what is happening in their bodies so they feel prepared, informed, supported and empowered.

Medical Disclaimer: The information shared on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Kimberly Hoyt, PA-C, and associated content are not a substitute for professional medical care, diagnosis, or treatment. Viewing/Listening to this content does not establish a patient-provider relationship. Always consult your own healthcare provider before making changes to your health plan, starting supplements, or addressing medical concerns.

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