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Dr Kirstey Holland O.M.D

Evidence-based guidance for women navigating perimenopause with clarity and vitality. Using the Hierarchy of Healing framework, Dr Kirstey Holland addresses root causes—not just symptoms—to transform this transition into a foundation for lifelong health.

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The hormonal shift between progesterone, androgens, and insulin that most women are never told about, and why the “eat less, move more” approach so often fails in perimenopause.

The Cognitive Dissonance at the Heart of Women’s Hormone Health

In this article, we’ll look at what we’re doing to young women’s hormones, what is actually happening in perimenopause, and what evidence-based, phase-appropriate care can look like instead.

Does Progesterone Cause Anxiety During Perimenopause? The Science Behind Your Symptoms

Understanding why your body might initially react to the very hormone that should calm you—and how to navigate this transition with precision medicine

The Progesterone Safety Guide: Why Every Woman Needs This Protective Hormone (Even Without a Uterus)

Understanding the critical difference between estrogen-only therapy and the comprehensive protection that bioidentical progesterone P4 provides.

When Hormone Therapy Goes Wrong in Perimenopause

This case study examines a concerning example of inappropriate hormone prescribing in perimenopause, where a 44-year-old woman was prescribed unopposed estradiol gel during her luteal phase.

How Do I Know If I'm in Perimenopause?

A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Diagnosing the Most Misunderstood Phase of Women's Health

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Understanding Perimenopause: The Scientific Truth About Your Transition