Birth control as hormone therapy? It’s a common message in today’s menopause conversation—but it’s misleading and, frankly, lazy. In this post, we unpack the truth about hormonal physiology in midlife, why the pill isn’t the solution, and what real, supportive care should look like.

Perimenopause isn’t just a hormone shift — it’s a whole-body stress response. In this personal reflection, Emily Sadri, NP, shares how burnout led her to reimagine support in midlife. Because you weren’t meant to push through this alone.

What does it really take to stay steady in the chaos of midlife? For Emily, it’s not just mindset—it’s hormones, sleep, nutrition, joy, and movement. Here’s her go-to stack for building true resilience from the inside out.

Rigid menopause guidelines don’t reflect the full midlife experience. Here’s why real healing happens when we listen to women—and trust what we hear.

After age 35, our hormones naturally begin to decline, marking the transition into perimenopause. And with this hormonal aging often comes a frustrating mix of symptoms: weight gain, brain fog, stress intolerance, and more.

From birthwork to hormone care, Emily shares how midwifery shaped her mission to offer women the personalized, compassionate support they deserve in midlife—and why it’s long overdue.

The old five-year HRT rule was based on flawed data. Here’s what the research really says—and why at Aurelia, we believe in a personalized, long-term approach to hormone care.

There’s a lot of confusion around BHRT and FDA approval. Here’s what bio-identical really means—and why understanding the difference matters for your midlife care.