Dr. Valerie Bonnett MD

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Dr. Valerie Bonnett MD Helping women achieve hormonal balance- for a happier, healthier life. ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN AGES 40-65!

Many women suffer from loss or imbalance of natural hormones. Hormone loss or imbalance can cause major symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, mood symptoms, and even memory issues. Hormone loss and imbalance is also associated with major medical problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and even increased cancer risk. In many patients, these problems can be reduced or even eliminated by using natural hormones, in very low doses, to help the body’s cells optimize performance. Dr. Bonnett has over 20 years in medicine, and has studied and used natural hormone replacement for over a decade to help women optimize their bodies function. She can help bridge the gap between cutting edge science and real people.

10/04/2026

Better sleep isn't about one quick fix. It's about understanding your circadian rhythm, sleep pressure, environment, hormones, and nervous system. We discuss topics like this every week in my MenopauSanity.com community.

10/02/2026

Many women in their 40s experience restless nights, waking up at 2 or 3 AM with racing minds. This can be linked to declining progesterone levels. Join menopausanity.com to learn about more topics like this.

09/25/2026

Many sleep aids miss a crucial element: hormones. Understanding the interplay of low progesterone/estrogen and high cortisol is key to unlocking restful sleep. Recognize the root cause to find the right therapies. Join me at menopausanity.com

10 fascinating things we’ve discussed in MenopauSanity this year:1. Estrogen helps maintain muscle, fascia & connective...
09/23/2026

10 fascinating things we’ve discussed in MenopauSanity this year:

1. Estrogen helps maintain muscle, fascia & connective tissue.
2. Bone density ≠ bone strength.
3. Vitamin D is only part of the bone-health story.
4. Estrogen affects brain energy, mitochondria & neuroplasticity.
5. Progesterone metabolites affect GABA, calm & sleep.
6. How you take progesterone changes how your body uses it.
7. Hot flashes actually begin in the brain.
8. Progesterone can calm the brain while stimulating breathing.
9. DHEA is much more than a “precursor hormone.”
10. Estrogen, progesterone & breast tissue are far more complicated than “estrogen feeds cancer.”

And that's just 10 of many more.

After decades of caring for women, I'm still fascinated by how much we were never taught about what hormones do throughout the body.

That's why I created MenopauSanity.

Each week we explore the physiology of how hormones affect health throughout a woman's body—and translate it into information you can actually use in real life.

Includes weekly physician-led education + live Q&A + growing Classroom library.

If you've ever wondered, “Why has nobody explained this to me before?” come join us.

menopausanity.com

09/20/2026

Why can oral progesterone help you fall asleep—but you’re wide awake again at 2 or 3 AM?
Oral progesterone undergoes extensive first-pass metabolism, including conversion to allopregnanolone, which affects GABA receptors in the brain and can be sedating.
But in my clinical experience, that effect didn’t always last through the night. That was one of the observations that made me start looking more closely at route of delivery, metabolism, and the individual woman—not just the dose.
Midlife sleep problems deserve more than “take something for sleep.” Look for the reason.
If you want to understand what’s happening in your body in midlife—not just chase symptoms—come join us in MenopauSanity. I teach live each week and answer your questions.

09/18/2026

Discover how oral progesterone breaks down into allopregnanolone, a compound linked to sedation. Learn why rapid metabolism can hinder its effectiveness for sleep in some women. Want to learn more? Join me at menopausanity.com

09/15/2026

When your hormones change in perimenopause, it can really affect your sleep. The good news is that identifying and correcting hormonal imbalance can help you get the restorative sleep you need for your brain and body to be healthy.

09/15/2026

Waking up between 2-4 AM and being unable to fall back asleep? You're not alone. Perimenopause disrupts sleep patterns, leading to exhaustion and unrefreshed mornings. It's a common frustration, but understanding why can be the first step.

09/13/2026

Sleep is a primary need. Last week in my community we talked about what happens during sleep. Next week we will discuss the hormones that impact sleep. After that we will talk about how perimenopause and menopausal hormonal changes impact sleep and how we can maximize sleep.

09/13/2026

Ever wonder how your brain stays sharp? It's during deep sleep that a special 'glymphatic system' opens up, washing away waste products. Think of it as your brain's overnight cleaning crew, crucial for keeping neurons healthy and active.

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