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98 evidence-based articles from Jenna Perkins, WHNP-BC, on hormones, menopause, pelvic health, skin and more.

What to Do When Menopause Symptoms Begin Affecting Your Quality of Life
Latest · General Wellness

What to Do When Menopause Symptoms Begin Affecting Your Quality of Life

Many women expect menopause to bring hot flashes and irregular periods. But they are often surprised by the wide range of symptoms that can affect their daily lives. If you are…

Jenna Perkins · Jun 16, 2026 · 3 min read
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Can Hormone Therapy Be Managed Virtually?
Hormones

Can Hormone Therapy Be Managed Virtually?

For many women balancing careers, family responsibilities, and busy schedules, simply finding time for healthcare can feel overwhelming. The good news is that virtual hormone…

Jun 8, 2026 · 2 min read
Understanding Weight Loss Resistance in Menopause: The Role of Hormonal Changes in Metabolic Health
Weight Management

Understanding Weight Loss Resistance in Menopause: The Role of Hormonal Changes in Metabolic Health

Weight loss resistance in menopause is a common and frustrating experience for many women. Even with consistent diet and exercise habits, the scale may not budge. Or weight may…

May 28, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Fight the Fog and Fatigue in Perimenopause
Menopause

How to Fight the Fog and Fatigue in Perimenopause

Perimenopause can feel confusing, frustrating, and exhausting. Many women notice changes in their focus, memory, and energy levels long before menopause officially begins. Brain…

May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
The Best Vulvodynia Specialists Near Washington DC
Vulvodynia

The Best Vulvodynia Specialists Near Washington DC

If you are searching for vulvodynia specialists Washington DC, finding a provider with the right experience can significantly impact your care and outcomes. Vulvodynia is a chronic…

Apr 30, 2026 · 3 min read
5 Simple Summer Metabolism Boosters Every Woman in Perimenopause Should Know
Metabolic Health

5 Simple Summer Metabolism Boosters Every Woman in Perimenopause Should Know

If your energy is low, your weight feels harder to manage, or your body just does not respond the way it used to, you are not imagining it. Many women reach a point where they need…

Apr 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Rethinking PCOS: Why Modern Treatment Looks at More Than Hormones
Metabolic Health

Rethinking PCOS: Why Modern Treatment Looks at More Than Hormones

For years, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has been described as a reproductive condition. Symptoms of PCOS have included irregular periods, ovarian cysts, elevated testosterone,…

Mar 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Feeling Like Your Body Changed Overnight? A Menopause Specialist in Alexandria Can Help
Menopause

Feeling Like Your Body Changed Overnight? A Menopause Specialist in Alexandria Can Help

One day you feel like yourself… and the next, everything feels different. You are waking up at 3 a.m. for no reason. Your patience is thinner than it used to be. Workouts do not…

Mar 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Perimenopause Specialists Say Magnesium Matters: Choosing the Right Type for Your Needs
Menopause

Perimenopause Specialists Say Magnesium Matters: Choosing the Right Type for Your Needs

If you are navigating shifting cycles, restless sleep, or mood changes in your 40s or 50s, it’s normal. Women are turning to working with a perimenopause specialist in Northern…

Feb 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Why “Eat Less and Move More” Isn’t the Whole Answer to Weight Loss in Northern Virginia
Weight Management

Why “Eat Less and Move More” Isn’t the Whole Answer to Weight Loss in Northern Virginia

If you have ever been told to simply “eat less and move more,” you know how dismissive that advice can feel. For many women navigating perimenopause, menopause, or chronic stress,…

Feb 13, 2026 · 3 min read
Experience the Benefits of an HRT Glow-Up in Washington DC
Hormones

Experience the Benefits of an HRT Glow-Up in Washington DC

If you are navigating perimenopause and wondering whether hormone replacement therapy could help you feel like yourself again, let’s have an informed conversation. Many women seek…

Jan 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Cortisol Does Not Play Fair in Men and Women! How an Arlington Hormone Specialist Addresses Cortisol and Stress Hormones
Hormones

Cortisol Does Not Play Fair in Men and Women! How an Arlington Hormone Specialist Addresses Cortisol and Stress Hormones

Stress affects everyone, but its impact on hormones is not always easy to recognize. Cortisol, often referred to as the primary stress hormone, plays an essential role in…

Jan 14, 2026 · 3 min read
The Metabolism–Skin Connection: Understanding GLP-1 Skin Side Effects on Weight Loss Injections in Alexandria
Weight Management

The Metabolism–Skin Connection: Understanding GLP-1 Skin Side Effects on Weight Loss Injections in Alexandria

GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have transformed modern weight loss care. For many women using weight loss injections in Alexandria, these therapies deliver…

Dec 23, 2025 · 3 min read
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