Are Your Hormones Out of Whack? It Might Be Perimenopause
Let’s talk, ladies — because if you’ve been feeling off lately and can’t quite put your finger on why, you’re not crazy. A lot of women are dealing with things like gut issues, acne out of nowhere, trouble sleeping, weight gain, joint pain, and even a low sex drive — and nobody ever told us these could be signs of perimenopause. Yes, that stage before menopause that can start as early as your 30s. Rachel Brown, a nurse practitioner and owner of Vida Aesthetics and Wellness here in Houston, explains that this is when communication between your brain and ovaries starts getting a little choppy, causing your hormones to fluctuate. And the wild part? Your cycles can still be regular, so doctors may overlook it or chalk it up to stress, aging, or “just being a woman.”
At Vida Aesthetics and Wellness, the approach isn’t about slapping a temporary fix on the problem. Rachel and her team look at the whole picture. They start with full lab panels — checking hormones, thyroid function, and micronutrients like vitamin D and B12, because deficiencies there can mimic perimenopause symptoms. When those things are optimized, a lot of women start feeling like themselves again — sometimes even reducing the need for anxiety or depression meds. They also use peptides, which are small proteins that tell your body what to do. You’ve probably heard of GLP-1 peptides for weight loss, but there’s also GHK, which helps boost collagen and skin health. It’s targeted care, not guesswork.
And let’s talk about libido — because nobody likes whispering about that part. If low desire or sensitivity is the issue, hormone balance (including testosterone) is usually step one. But there are also peptides like PT-141 and treatments like PRF “O-shots” that help improve sensitivity and pleasure. Rachel’s philosophy is simple: everyone’s body is different, so treatment should be too. By combining hormone therapy, medical weight loss, and peptides, Vida Aesthetics and Wellness helps women stop feeling dismissed and start feeling good again — inside and out.
