Hormones Through the Ages: From PMS to Menopause
- homeopathichub
- Sep 17
- 4 min read
Updated: Sep 23
Key 4 of 7 — The Hormone Harmony Series Guide:
Written by Anna Katama
Homeopath & Coach
Hormones aren’t static — they evolve with us. What your body needs in your 20s is very different from your 40s or 50s. Supporting them through each stage is key to long-term balance, energy, and emotional wellbeing.
Whether it’s navigating PMS, finding stability in your 30s, or facing the transitions of perimenopause and menopause, understanding these shifts gives you the tools to work with your body, not against it.
(If you missed the last post, catch up here: Blog 3 | Hormone Disruptors Hiding in Your Home https://www.annakatamahomeopathy.co.uk/post/hormone-disruptors-hiding-in-your-home-5-everyday-toxins-to-avoid)
Hormones Through the Ages: Why They Change
Hormones regulate everything from your mood to metabolism. But they aren’t fixed — they respond to life stages, stress, and lifestyle. From the reproductive years to the transition of perimenopause and menopause, each phase requires its own kind of support.
When I think back to my late teens and early twenties, I can still remember the crippling period pains. Later, in my 30s and 40s, it was migraines that would knock me sideways. The doctors were always keen to help ease the pain, but what no one ever suggested was to look at my food, my stress levels, or even unresolved trauma.
For me, the real game changer came when I started noticing how food affected my body. Something as simple as whether or not I ate a wholesome meal could mean the difference between being doubled over with cramps or carrying on with my day. I wish someone had told me back in my “single life” days that skipping proper meals on busy days would only make things worse.
PMS: Finding Balance in the Early Years
For many women, PMS is the first sign of hormone imbalance. Symptoms like cramps, irritability, and bloating often stem from fluctuating oestrogen and progesterone levels.
✨ Natural support: Magnesium-rich foods, regular movement, and stress reduction can help smooth these cycles.🌿 Homeopathy tip: Remedies like Pulsatilla, Sepia, or Lachesis may offer relief depending on individual patterns.
Hormones in Your 30s and 40s: The Shifting Landscape
As oestrogen and progesterone start to fluctuate more noticeably, stress and lifestyle habits play a bigger role. Busy schedules, sleep disruption, and dietary imbalances can amplify hormone chaos.
✨ Natural support: Prioritise quality sleep, stable blood sugar, and regular exercise.🌿 Homeopathy tip: Nux Vomica for stress-related symptoms, or Calcarea Carbonica when exhaustion and overwhelm dominate.
Perimenopause: The Transition Years
This natural phase leading up to menopause can bring hot flushes, mood swings, irregular cycles, and fatigue. It’s a time of recalibration, not decline. Supporting your body through these shifts makes all the difference.
✨ Natural support: Cooling foods, hydration, mindfulness, and gentle detox support.🌿 Homeopathy tip: Lachesis for flushes, Sepia for irritability and fatigue, or Sulphur for heat and restlessness.
Menopause: A New Chapter of Balance
Menopause marks the end of menstrual cycles, usually in your late 40s or early 50s. It’s a natural transition where oestrogen and progesterone drop significantly, and the body shifts into a new rhythm.
With these changes, new challenges can appear: bone density loss, joint stiffness, hot flushes, sleep disturbances, and sometimes weight gain around the middle. But with the right support, this stage can be one of strength and renewal.
✨ Natural support:
Increase calcium-rich foods (like leafy greens, sesame seeds, almonds, and sardines) to protect bone strength.
Ensure adequate vitamin D for calcium absorption.
Add anti-inflammatory foods (like turmeric, ginger, and omega-3 sources) to reduce wear and tear on joints.
Gentle, weight-bearing exercise supports bone density and muscle tone.
🌿 Homeopathy Tips:
Remedies such as :
Calcarea Carbonica (for bone and joint support),
Silicea (for wear and tear), or
Bellis Perennis (for soft tissue soreness)
Homeopathy may be helpful, depending on the individual picture.
✨ Mindset shift: Menopause isn’t an ending — it’s a recalibration. Many women find renewed creativity, confidence, and clarity once the turbulence settles.
Reflecting on Your Hormone Journey
Where are you right now in your hormone journey? What changes are you noticing in your body, mood, or energy? Write down one small way you could support yourself in this stage — whether it’s more rest, a food swap, or a natural remedy.
Hormones are always Shifting and Evolving
Hormones shift and evolve with us — but you don’t have to feel out of sync. With awareness, small daily supports, and natural remedies like homeopathy, you can move through each life stage with more ease and balance.
Be gentle with yourself. Honour the pauses, embrace the moments of self-care, and remember that every season of womanhood carries its own wisdom.
We are beautifully made. Our cycles, our transitions, our rhythms — they are not flaws to be fixed, but reminders of the deep creativity and resilience within us all. 🌸
👉 One of the most powerful ways to support your hormones at any age? Food. Blog 5 will show you exactly which foods bring harmony — and which ones throw you off course.
(Catch up on the series so far: Blog 2 | The Gut–Hormone Connection and Blog 3 | Hormone Disruptors Hiding in Your Home)
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