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Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause. It begins when the ovaries gradually reduce their production of hormones, especially estrogen and progesterone, but has not yet reached 12 full months without a period.

Your gut is home to a long tube called the intestinal lining. Think of it like a finely woven net that decides what gets into your bloodstream and what stays out.

Adults with inattentive ADHD, especially women, are often diagnosed with anxiety, depression, or stress instead. That’s because they don’t display the stereotypical hyperactive behaviors. Instead, they struggle with quiet but persistent issues: emotional dysregulation, fatigue, and overwhelm. When the true root cause is missed, people may feel stuck or ashamed, especially if medications or therapies don’t fully resolve their symptoms.

Your liver is a metabolic powerhouse with its own circadian rhythms. Between roughly 1 and 3 AM, its processing toxins, managing hormones, and fine-tuning your internal chemistry. If the liver is overwhelmed, due to fatty buildup (e.g., MASLD), toxin exposure, poor nighttime eating patterns, or even shift work, it can disrupt sleep.