When couples struggle to conceive, the spotlight often shines on women. Hormones, cycles, ovulation tracking, egg quality. It’s all placed under the microscope. But here’s a truth that often goes unspoken: men contribute 50% of the DNA to every pregnancy, and their health directly impacts fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and the lifelong health of their child.

You’re recovering from pregnancy and birth. You’re feeding a human with your body. You’re functioning on minimal sleep. And somewhere in the blur of the fourth trimester, someone expects you to feel sexy again?

It’s no wonder so many women feel overwhelmed, emotionally distant, or even resentful when it comes to intimacy. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and more importantly, you’re not failing.

Let’s break down what’s really happening.

If you’re in the thick of perimenopause and wondering if hormone replacement therapy (HRT) might help you feel like yourself again, you’re not being dramatic; you’re being informed.

But it’s not just about glowing skin or a better mood. It’s about restoring balance, reclaiming energy, and feeling like your body and brain are finally working with you again.

You’ve been told you have a thyroid issue. Maybe it was after months of fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, or feeling like a stranger in your own body. You were prescribed thyroid medication, maybe Synthroid or levothyroxine, and told, “This should fix it.”