Many women know that their menstrual cycle can impact mood, but don’t know the specifics of how each phase of the cycle can affect them. Research shows that changes in estrogen and progesterone can affect emotional regulation, cognitive function, and overall mental well-being (Handy et al., 2022), with each part of the cycle exerting a different…
reproductive mental health
Perimenopause and Mental Health: An Interview with Reproductive Psychiatrist Dr. Vesna Pirec, MD, PhD
Perimenopause is a major life transition that affects both the body and mind. While it’s often recognized for causing irregular periods and hot flashes, its impact on mental health can be just as significant. In this conversation, Wildflower’s co-founder Aga Grabowski, LCSW, PMH-C, CST, interviews Dr. Vesna Pirec, MD, PhD, a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in…
Perimenopause: Debunking Unhelpful Myths
Perimenopause is the period of time leading up to menopause when women begin to undergo hormonal changes, such as fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone levels, which can then cause a variety of physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms. While this phase most commonly begins in the 40s, it can start as early as the late 20s…
