Hormones influence nearly every aspect of a woman’s health, including skin, hair, mood, cognition, reproductive function, and overall well-being. And changes in hormone levels occur at every stage of life and can present with a wide range of symptoms that clinicians need to recognize and manage.
Across a woman’s lifespan:
- Puberty: Surges in estrogen and progesterone can trigger acne, irregular cycles, mood swings, and rapid changes in skin and hair.
- Reproductive years: Stress, contraception, pregnancy, or postpartum shifts can lead to PMS, PMDD, postpartum depression, changes in skin sensitivity, or new patterns of hair loss.
- Perimenopause: Estrogen levels fluctuate, causing hot flashes, brain fog, sleep disruption, depression, anxiety, and changes in skin texture or elasticity.
- Menopause and beyond: Long-term changes can include vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, persistent acne, brittle hair, and shifts in metabolic and cardiovascular risk.
Understanding the physiological mechanisms behind these changes is key. For example:
- Androgen fluctuations can drive adult female acne.
- Estrogen decline impacts collagen and skin barrier function.
- Progesterone swings can affect mood and sleep.
With the right strategies, these symptoms can be effectively managed. Treatment approaches span dermatology, gynecology, mental health, and overall wellness, including topical and oral therapies for hormonal acne, lifestyle and cycle-based interventions, contraceptive options, hormone replacement or non-hormonal therapies for perimenopausal symptoms, and tailored support for mood, cognition, and sleep.
That’s exactly where Women’s Hormonal Health at Every Life Stage comes in.
This CFPC-accredited, 60-minute webinar gives primary care providers a clear, practical roadmap to recognizing hormonal patterns, interpreting symptoms, and choosing effective, patient-centered treatment approaches. Through multidisciplinary insights and real case discussions, you’ll walk away with strategies that make these complex presentations easier to navigate in everyday practice.
👉 Click here to access the on-demand webinar and strengthen your approach to women’s hormonal health.
This program has received financial support from Vichy-L’Oréal Group in the form of an unrestricted educational grant.