Itchy Skin in Perimenopause: When Your Skin Joins the Hormone Rebellion

Itchy Skin in Perimenopause: When Your Skin Joins the Hormone Rebellion

Itchy Skin in Perimenopause: When Your Skin Joins the Hormone RebellionDr.Ban Al-Karaghouli
Published on: 28/06/2026

Why is my skin suddenly so itchy in perimenopause? Hormonal shifts can affect hydration, collagen, oil production, nerve sensitivity, inflammation, histamine response, and the skin barrier.

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Waking Up at 2:36 AM in Perimenopause: When the Hormonal Kingdom Pulls the Fire Alarm

Waking Up at 2:36 AM in Perimenopause: When the Hormonal Kingdom Pulls the Fire Alarm

Waking Up at 2:36 AM in Perimenopause: When the Hormonal Kingdom Pulls the Fire AlarmDr.Ban Al-Karaghouli
Published on: 28/06/2026

Waking up at 2:36 AM in perimenopause is not random. Hormone shifts, cortisol, blood sugar dips, hot flashes, stress, bladder changes, and sleep disruption can all play a role. This blog explains why it happens and how functional health can help you

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Fertility and Functional Health: Because Your Ovaries Deserve More Than “ You need to calm down "

Fertility and Functional Health: Because Your Ovaries Deserve More Than “ You need to calm down "

Fertility and Functional Health: Because Your Ovaries Deserve More Than “ You need to calm down "Dr.Ban Al-Karaghouli
Published on: 20/06/2026

Dr.Ban explaining how functional medicine affects fertility

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Is Perimenopause Making Your Joints Feel Like They Just Went Through a Breakup?

Is Perimenopause Making Your Joints Feel Like They Just Went Through a Breakup?

Is Perimenopause Making Your Joints Feel Like They Just Went Through a Breakup?Dr.Ban Al-Karaghouli
Published on: 18/06/2026

Joint pain in perimenopause is real, and it is not just “getting older.”

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