How It Works:

Cortisol & Menopause,

Explained by Dr. Romie

Let’s clear something up: it’s not all in your head. If you’ve been feeling foggy, wired, sleepless, irritable—or just unlike yourself—it may have more to do with your stress hormone (cortisol) than you think. 

As a physician and integrative neurologist, I’ve spent years helping women understand what’s really going on during perimenopause and menopause.  

Here’s what I want you to know: 

(1) Hormones Decline—And That Matters

During perimenopause, levels of estrogen and progesterone begin to drop. These hormones do more than regulate your cycle—they impact mood, sleep, inflammation, and metabolism.

As they decline, it becomes harder to stay asleep, manage emotions, maintain a stable weight (especially around the belly), and even feel interested in sex. That’s because these hormones are deeply connected to how your brain and body respond to stress, energy demands, and intimacy.

(2) Your Body Becomes More Sensitive to Stress

As estrogen declines, your brain becomes more reactive to stress. This can trigger your adrenal glands to release more cortisol—your primary stress hormone. The result? You feel wired when you want to rest, tired when you need to focus, and overwhelmed by things you used to handle with ease.

(4) A Hormonal Tug-of-War

When cortisol stays elevated, it doesn’t just make you stressed—it worsens many hallmark menopause symptoms:

• Hot flashes

• Poor sleep

• Mood swings

• Fatigue

• Weight gain (especially around the belly)

You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through this phase of life.

At Rebalance, we developed a system specifically designed to regulate cortisol and support hormonal balance during perimenopause and beyond.

Our nutrient-packed lozenges support your cortisol curve

• Lower stress levels

• Improve sleep and energy 😴

• Balance hormones naturally

• Reduce frustrating symptoms

• Fatigue 🪫

We’ve got clinical proof to back it up

In a study presented at the 2023 Annual Meeting of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), Rebalance’s system was shown to reduce hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms by an average of 80%.¹ Even better? 98% of participants reported overall symptom improvement, including improved mental clarity and increased libido.

This wasn’t just a feel-good result. It was part of an IRB-approved open-label study—and it reflects the very real changes our community is experiencing every day.

That’s not hype. That’s science—and relief.

Our Final (and most important) Thought: You’re Not Broken. You’re Human

• This isn't about willpower or trying harder.

• Your body isn’t failing you—it’s just responding to a hormonal shift.

• You can take steps to find the right balance.

With a balanced rhythm, the right support, you can feel clear, calm, and grounded again.

Are you ready to Rebalance your hormonal rhythm?

Sources:

¹ Psychosomatic Medicine, 2005: Higher cortisol response in women with abdominal fat

² Yale University News, 2000: Stress and abdominal fat link

Rebalance Health IRB Open Label Study. Abstract presented at The 2023 Annual Meeting of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), September 27–30, 2023

Download the Rebalance Cortisol Guide.