Hormones are more than just PMS and hot flushes.
They shape your mood, metabolism, energy, sleep, and even your skin.
And they never rest. From your first period to post-menopause, your hormones are constantly shifting, sometimes loud and chaotic, sometimes quiet and confusing.
Understanding the “why” behind these shifts is how you stop feeling like your body’s betraying you… and start supporting it instead.
Let’s walk through the hormonal journey, stage by stage and celebrate the magic of what being a woman is all about.
Puberty: The Starting Line 🩸
Your hormones step onto the stage with a bang. Estrogen, progesterone and growth hormone kick in, sparking breast development, the arrival of periods, acne flare-ups, and mood swings.
It’s messy. It’s emotional. And it’s the beginning of your body learning how to cycle.
💊 Helpful Support: Nutrients like zinc and vitamin B6 can support clearer skin and reduce PMS irritability. A gentle magnesium supplement can also ease cramps and calm nervous system tension.
The Reproductive Years: Living in Rhythm ♻️
In your 20s and 30s, estrogen and progesterone rise and fall in a monthly cycle. This rhythm drives ovulation, fertility and the ability to conceive. But it also brings PMS, bloating, cravings and emotional shifts.
For many women, conditions like PCOS or endometriosis disrupt this rhythm. Cycles may become irregular, painful or unpredictable, adding another layer of complexity to hormone health.
This stage is about learning to live in sync with your cycle, whether that means tracking with an app, adjusting your workouts, or recognising when your PMS symptoms need support.
💊 Helpful Support: Supplements like myo-inositol (for ovulation and blood sugar balance), NAC (to reduce inflammation and support egg quality), and omega 3 fatty acids (to reduce period pain and support mood) can be game-changers.
Pregnancy: Hormones in Overdrive 🤰
If puberty was loud, pregnancy is a full orchestra. Estrogen and progesterone surge to support your growing baby. HCG holds the pregnancy steady. Prolactin starts preparing for milk supply.
The result? Morning sickness, shifting energy, emotional waves, but also the incredible adaptation of your body building a whole new life. Hormones are working overtime, not just for survival, but for creation.
💊 Helpful Support: With your doctor’s approval, a high-quality prenatal with folate, iron, and vitamin D supports baby’s growth, while magnesium can ease cramps and sleep issues. Omega 3s also play a vital role in baby’s brain and eye development.
Postpartum: The Crash and the Rebuild 💔➡️💞
After birth, estrogen and progesterone plummet almost overnight. Prolactin and oxytocin rise, driving milk production and bonding with your baby.
But that sharp drop can feel brutal: the “baby blues,” anxiety, exhaustion, or even postpartum depression. It’s not weakness, it’s your body adjusting to the steepest hormonal cliff it will ever face. Support, sleep (when possible), and compassion are vital here.
💊 Helpful Support: Magnesium glycinate supports mood and sleep, while B vitamins can help with low energy. If breastfeeding, nutrients like omega 3s and vitamin D continue to be especially important.
Perimenopause: The Plot Twist 🔀
In your late 30s or 40s, estrogen and progesterone don’t simply decline, they swing unpredictably. One week you feel unstoppable, the next you’re crying in traffic, sweating through your sheets, and forgetting your own ATM or phone PIN.
Common symptoms include:
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Mood swings + brain fog
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Night sweats + disrupted sleep
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Irregular cycles + intense cravings
It’s not “just stress.” It’s your body navigating a hormonal transition that can last years. The key is recognising perimenopause for what it is and giving yourself the right support, instead of pushing through in silence.
💊 Helpful Support: Supplements like DIM (for estrogen metabolism), ashwagandha (for stress and sleep), and magnesium + vitamin B6 (for mood stability) can make this phase more manageable.
Menopause: The Milestone 🎉
Menopause is officially marked when you’ve gone 12 months without a period. Estrogen and progesterone drop to lower, steady levels. FSH and LH rise.
Symptoms can include vaginal dryness, metabolism shifts, and changes in bone density. But menopause is not the end of vitality, it’s the start of a new chapter.
This is the moment to focus on strength and nourishment: think resistance training, omega 3s, calcium, and adaptogens that support long-term energy and mood.
💊 Helpful Support: Calcium + vitamin D3 + vitamin K2 support bone health, omega 3s help with heart and brain protection, and phytoestrogen-rich supplements (like red clover or black cohosh) may ease hot flushes and dryness.
Post-Menopause: A New Horizon 🌅
After menopause, hormones stabilise at their new baseline. The rollercoaster of cycles and fluctuations quietens down. The focus now turns to protecting your bones, heart and cognitive health.
And here’s the reframe: post-menopause is often described by women as a season of wisdom, clarity and freedom. Without the hormonal push-pull of earlier years, many find a new sense of steadiness in themselves.
💊 Helpful Support: Long-term allies include CoQ10 (for energy and cardiovascular support), curcumin (for inflammation), and probiotics (for gut, immunity, and vaginal health).
The Takeaway 💡
Hormones aren’t here to ruin your life. They’re the soundtrack of every stage of being a woman. Guiding growth, fertility, transitions and renewal.
The trick is learning to listen to your body. To see that mood swings, cravings or hot flushes aren’t random, they’re signals. When you understand those signals, you can respond with the right care: balancing blood sugar, managing stress, choosing supportive nutrients, and reaching for natural tools that help you feel like you again.
Every stage has its challenges, but also its gifts. And wherever you are on that journey, Jooce is here with knowledge, tools, and community to help you feel at home in your body.
💗 Explore hormone-friendly support for every season from PMS to Menopause.
