Many women assume that once menopause ends, the conversation about hormones ends with it. In reality, hormone health continues to play an important role well into post-menopause. These chemical messengers influence everything from metabolism and mood to cardiovascular health, bone strength and cognitive function. When they fall out of balance, the effects can be felt throughout daily life.
Common Signs of Hormone Imbalance
Hot flashes • Night sweats • Brain fog • Anxiety • Sexual Health • Weight changes • Sleep disruption • Mood shifts • Decreased memory • Headaches • Changes in skin and hair
While these symptoms are often attributed to “getting older,” they can also signal underlying hormonal shifts that are worth paying attention to.
Understanding the Hormone Landscape
Hormones operate as an interconnected system —much like an orchestra—where imbalance in one area can create ripple effects in others. Post-menopausal women are most familiar with declining estrogen and progesterone, but several other hormones continue to shape daily well-being:
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Testosterone
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DHEA
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Thyroid hormones (T3, T4, TSH)
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Cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone
These hormones influence energy, mental clarity, mood stability, metabolic function, muscle tone, bone density and sexual wellness. Viewing them collectively —not in isolation—offers a clearer picture of whole-body health.
Why Many Women Seek Additional Testing
Routine blood tests often capture “total” hormone levels, but not necessarily the portion your body can actively use. Some women turn to alternative testing, such as saliva assessments, to help evaluate bioavailable hormone levels —particularly when standard labs appear normal but symptoms persist.
Local experts note that saliva testing can provide insight into:
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Daily cortisol fluctuations
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Hormone levels available to tissues, not just circulating totals
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Individualized patterns that may inform conversations with health-care providers
This type of testing is not a replacement for medical evaluation, but rather a tool some women use to guide deeper discussions about their health.
A Local Resource for Hormone Education
Town & Country Compounding Pharmacy in Ramsey has become a regional hub for women seeking information about post-menopausal hormone health. Director of Women’s Health Jari Becker, RPh —often referred to by patients as “The Hormone Gal”—regularly works with women and their clinicians to help interpret test results, review symptoms and discuss options for balanced care. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, education and individualized guidance.
Women can request an at-home hormone saliva test kit, which is reviewed directly with a hormone specialist, or speak with the pharmacy about questions to raise with their own providers.
Community Events on Women’s Wellness
Town & Country also hosts Women, Wellness & Wine, an educational series focused on hormone balance, healthy aging and practical self-care strategies. Designed as relaxed, community-driven conversations, the evenings explore topics such as stress regulation, sleep, nutrition, bone health and midlife transitions.
Upcoming dates: Jan. 13, Feb. 25 and April 7
Register at TCCompound.com/events.
Supporting Women Through Every Season
Whether through conversations with a clinician, lifestyle changes or community programming, the message is the same: hormone health doesn’t end at menopause. Understanding your body —and advocating for the care that feels right for you—can support healthier, more vibrant aging.
Town & Country Compounding Pharmacy
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Call or text: 201-447-2020
Email: Pharmacist@TCCompound.com
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