Dr. Alex Dragan ND

09/03/2026

“You are NOT overreacting.”

If your sleep, mood, energy, anxiety, or body suddenly feel different, there may be a reason.

Menopause can affect far more than your period and sometimes the hardest part is simply not understanding what’s happening.

In my Women’s Health Newsletter, I go deeper into the symptoms, causes, treatment options, and practical ways to navigate this stage with more clarity.

Subscribe through the link in bio. 🤍

08/31/2026

8 AM: I feel amazing. Today is MY day.
3 PM: Why am I sweating? Why am I exhausted? What happened? 😅

Perimenopause can feel a little like your body changing the plan without telling you.

Fluctuating estrogen and progesterone can affect energy, temperature regulation, sleep, mood, and stress tolerance—which is why you can feel great in the morning and completely depleted a few hours later.

It’s not always about “pushing through” or needing more coffee. Sometimes your body is giving you information.

If your energy, sleep, cycles, or temperature suddenly feel less predictable, it may be worth looking at the bigger hormonal picture.

Perimenopause can be inconsistent. Your support shouldn’t be.

08/27/2026

Herb Walk #6 🌿 Meet Lady’s Mantle.

Lady’s mantle has a long history of traditional use in women’s herbal medicine, particularly for menstrual and uterine support.

It has traditionally been used for concerns like heavy menstrual bleeding and menstrual discomfort, making it a well-known herbal ally for the womb.

One of those plants whose traditional use is reflected right in its name.

Have you ever seen lady’s mantle growing near you? Let me know below.

08/25/2026

Hormone therapy comes with a lot of questions and usually, a lot of conflicting information too.

Can it help with anxiety?
Is there an age when it’s too late to start?
Do you actually need hormone testing first?

These are some of the questions I hear all the time in practice, and the answers deserve more than a quick yes or no.

I’m breaking them down in more depth in my newsletter—so if you want the full conversation, subscribe through the link in bio. 💌

And stay tuned for Part 3.

08/21/2026

Perimenopause really said: everyone in the group chat, all at once. 😂

Estrogen is changing plans.
Progesterone is barely replying.
Cortisol has way too much to say.
Sleep left the chat.
And your brain is trying to remember why you opened your phone in the first place.

Funny? Yes. But also pretty accurate.

Perimenopause isn’t just about your period changing. Shifting hormones can show up in your sleep, mood, stress response, focus, energy, and cycle sometimes long before your period disappears.

The goal isn’t to “fix” every hormone separately. It’s to understand what your body is doing as a whole and support it accordingly.

And yes… sometimes the group chat needs a moderator.

08/18/2026

Herb Walk #5 🌿 Meet Willow. I know you’ve seen this tree!

If you’ve ever taken aspirin, willow has an interesting history behind it. Willow bark naturally contains salicylate compounds and has been traditionally used to support relief from pain, headaches, and fever.

A medicinal plant with a long history, growing right in our neighbourhood.

What herb should we find next?

08/12/2026

Last chance to receive reduce pricing on my Hormone Therapy: More Than MHT Webinar! Happening tonight, Aug 12th at 6pm PST :)

Get your ticket here:

The Science, Stories, and Strategies to Help You Feel Like Yourself Again! This workshop was created to help you understand why you're feeling this way, what options actually exist, and how to make confident, evidence-based decisions about your health.

08/11/2026

Comment your questions below and I’ll answer them in part 2!

In my practice I get lots of very interesting questions about women’s health, hormones and menopause.

I’d love to know yours!

08/10/2026

Hormone therapy isn’t just one pill and it’s definitely not one-size-fits-all.

Estrogen patches, gels, micronized progesterone, vaginal estrogen, testosterone… and that’s before we even talk about nutrition, sleep, strength training, and lifestyle support.

With so many options available, it’s completely understandable to feel confused about what they do and which ones may be right for you.

Join me for Hormone Therapy: More Than MHT, where I’ll break down the different options and help you better understand what may belong on your personal hormone therapy “menu.”

📅 August 12
⏰ 6:00 PM

Register through the link in bio or visit dralexdragan.com/morethanmht

08/07/2026

3 women can walk into the same conversation about hormones and need 3 completely different things.

That’s the part I never want us to lose.

Behind every symptom is a real person, with her own health history, concerns, priorities, and definition of what “feeling like herself again” actually means.
There is no single hormone plan that works for everyone, and no woman should feel pressured into a treatment simply because it worked for someone else.

In Hormone Therapy: More Than MHT, we’ll explore the stories of three women, the questions I would ask, and the different options we might consider—including the benefits, limitations, and risks of each approach.

My hope is that you leave feeling more informed, more confident asking questions, and more involved in the decisions being made about your body.

Register through the link in bio or visit dralexdragan.com/morethanmht