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  • MENOPAUSE

    Kindred, powered by HISDcares, supports HISD families experiencing challenges throughout the different stages of menopause. Kindred creates a safe space for individuals in the workplace, by destigmatizing the inevitable transition of midlife and bringing awareness to this phase of life. Kindred embodies diversity, redefines true beauty, and recharges the WHOLE you! 

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    HYPERGLYCEMIA/HYPOGLYCEMIA - AKA HIGH/LOW BLOOD SUGAR

    Overview: Even before menopause officially kicks in, the ovaries start producing fewer hormones, causing periods to become irregular. This also leads to a decrease in the production of estrogen and progesterone, which plays a major role in blood sugar fluctuations. As these hormonal levels go up and down, blood sugar levels also sway. 

    Symptoms: Fainting spells 

    Causes: Spikes in estrogen have been known to make the body more sensitive to insulin (which may lead to hypoglycemia), while progesterone can increase insulin resistance (which leads to hyperglycemia). 
    *Reference: Ultrahuman
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    EXTREME TIREDNESS

    Overview: Unrelenting exhaustion, on the other hand, lasts longer, is more severe, and isn't cured with rest. It’s a feeling of constantly feeling drained, zapping your energy and motivation, and causing issues with concentration and your overall quality of life. Fatigue at this level impacts your emotional and psychological well-being, too.

    Symptoms: lethargy, low energy, low feeling. 

    Causes: Hormone levels fluctuate dramatically, which causes the brain to wake up at all hours of the night. Also, lower levels of progesterone (hormones released by the ovaries during monthly menstruation) make some women irritable and impatient. 
    *Reference:  WebMD
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    ALLERGIES

    Overview: Fluctuating levels of estrogen that leads to spikes in the production of histamine means that your body is, at times, more sensitive to allergens than usual. 

    Symptoms: Worsened congestion due to seasonal allergies, or you may find that foods that you were previously able to eat now cause hives, shortness of breath, runny nose, itchy eyes, dry throat, swollen eyes, hay fever, headaches, and congested sinuses. 

    Causes: Allergic reactions caused by histamines can change depending on hormone fluctuations and are directly related to the amount of estrogen your body is creating. 
    *Reference: Carolina Hormone and Health
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