We’ve been told for years that things like low energy, stubborn belly fat, acne flare-ups, and “just not feeling like ourselves” are normal parts of getting older or “just being a woman.”
But what if they’re not?
What if the symptoms you’ve been brushing off—or told to brush off—are your body’s way of waving a red flag that your hormones are out of balance?
Here’s a truth that might surprise you: many of these common symptoms are not normal. They’re common, yes—but that doesn’t mean they should be ignored.
Let’s break it down.
1. Fatigue You Can’t Shake
If you’re constantly running on empty no matter how much you sleep, it’s not just because you’re busy. Hormonal shifts—especially imbalances in cortisol, thyroid, or estrogen—can wreak havoc on your energy levels.
Read more on the real reason you’re exhausted and how to start fixing it.
2. Low Sex Drive
A drop in libido isn’t just “what happens with age.” It’s often linked to declining estrogen or testosterone, stress, poor sleep, or liver overload. You can read more about that in this post about sex desire and hormones. Your body is telling you something. And no, you’re not broken. There’s a reason—and support available.
3. Weight Gain (Especially Around the Belly)
If the scale keeps creeping up and your clothes fit differently even though your habits haven’t changed, your hormones—particularly insulin and cortisol—could be out of sync.
Check out this article on hidden hormonal weight gain or why you’re not losing weight despite eating healthy.
4. Anxiety, Mood Swings, and Feeling “Off”
Hormones and mental health are deeply connected. Fluctuations in progesterone, estrogen, and cortisol can make you feel anxious, irritable, or like you’re living on an emotional rollercoaster.
This isn’t all in your head. Learn more about how hormones affect mental health and the link between perimenopause and anxiety.
5. Adult Acne
If you’re still breaking out in your 30s, 40s, or beyond, this is likely not a skincare issue—it’s hormonal. And it usually goes hand-in-hand with digestive or liver imbalances, especially during perimenopause. Want to go deeper? Start with this article on hormonal acne and how your skin reflects gut health.
6. Brain Fog
Forgetting why you walked into a room or feeling mentally foggy can be linked to hormonal changes, inflammation, or nutrient deficiencies—especially B vitamins, iron, and magnesium.
Read up on understanding brain fog and nutrients that support hormone balance.
These Symptoms Are Common—But Not “Normal”
So many women are told to “just deal” with it. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to.
Your symptoms are not random. Your body is smart—and when it’s out of alignment, it lets you know. If you’re tired of guessing and Googling, I’d love to support you.
Ready to Get to the Root?
Let’s chat. I offer free discovery calls to help you uncover what’s really going on in your body and how we can support your hormones naturally. Book a free discovery call with me here. You don’t need to accept fatigue, low libido, mood swings, or stubborn weight as your new normal. Let’s rewrite the story—together.
