Her Genetic Edge

There's a viral trend going around — women taking Zyrtec, Claritin, and Pepcid before their periods and reporting that their PMS and PMDD symptoms are dramatically better. And honestly? It's working. But why?In this episode, I break down the real reason antihistamines are helping — and what it's actually telling you about what's going on inside your body. Because the trend is onto something. It's just not the whole story.We cover:How estrogen and progesterone directly control histamine release — and what happens when they fall out of balanceWhy histamine isn't just an allergy problem — and how it drives mood swings, anxiety, bloating, and migrainesThe feedback loop that keeps symptoms stuck and makes them worse over timeTwo key genetic variants that explain why you might struggle more than your sister, your friend, or the woman next to youWhat a root cause approach actually looks like — and where antihistamines fit inWhether you're in your 30s dealing with PMDD or in your 40s wondering why perimenopause is hitting differently than you expected — this episode will give you a framework for understanding what's really going on, and what's worth addressing first.Subscribe at LoriAikman.com so you don't miss what's coming next. Get full access to Lori Aikman | Her Genetic Edge at www.loriaikman.com/subscribe

When you start HRT, or when you started, you probably had a goal in mind; feel more like yourself, less fatigue, more clarity, less mood swings, more sleep and more.Just like a roadtrip, you’ve got to know where you’re starting from, where you’re going and what you’ll encounter along the way.In this episode of Her Genetic Edge Podcast I break down 5 things to consider before you start your journey.Subscribe on Substack: loriaikman.comIn this episode I share how both my patients and I have been using Mira for quick and easy hormone monitoring at home. Mira provides 20% off when you use our affiliate code 2AIKMANL20 at https://shop.miracare.com/. I personally use the Ultra4 Kit for Perimenopause. Get full access to Lori Aikman | Her Genetic Edge at www.loriaikman.com/subscribe

Why do some women feel amazing on HRT… while you’re still struggling with sleep, anxiety, inflammation, weight gain, or fatigue?You’re not failing. And your body isn’t broken.What works for one woman doesn’t always work for another, because hormones are only part of the picture. Your genetics influence how your body processes hormones, responds to stress, handles inflammation, and navigates the hormonal shifts of midlife.In this episode, we’ll explore why midlife often exposes patterns the body could compensate for before, why HRT is not one-size-fits-all, and how understanding your genetics can help you make more informed, personalized decisions about your health.Subscribe below to access the upcoming masterclass and additional resources on hormones, genetics, and midlife health.https://www.loriaikman.com/ Get full access to Lori Aikman | Her Genetic Edge at www.loriaikman.com/subscribe

Does midlife feel more like a trainwreck than a transition?The seemingly sudden drop in estrogen and progesterone can be quite destabilizing. Everywhere you turn, someone is giving you the strategy that will reverse all your symptoms. Just take the HRT, eat all the protein, do you’re weighted-vest workouts, and don’t forget your cupful of supplements.So why isn’t it working for you? Especially when it seems to be working for everyone else? The answer may be in your genetics! Get full access to Lori Aikman | Her Genetic Edge at www.loriaikman.com/subscribe

Get full access to Lori Aikman | Her Genetic Edge at www.loriaikman.com/subscribe