Why are my allergies suddenly worse in perimenopause?

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Have you suddenly developed hay fever, itchy skin, rashes, food sensitivities or reactions to things you've tolerated your whole life?

In this week's solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter explores the surprising connection between menopause, histamine and allergies. She explains why hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause can make some women more sensitive to foods, alcohol, environmental triggers and even HRT itself.

If you've ever wondered why your symptoms seem to come out of nowhere, this episode will help you understand what's happening and what you can do about it.

💬 Topics include:

• Why allergies can worsen during perimenopause

• Histamine intolerance and menopause

• The role of mast cells and hormonal changes

• Common food triggers including wine, tomatoes and fermented foods

• Why keeping a symptom diary can help

• The "histamine bucket" theory explained

• Hay fever, itchy skin, rashes and digestive symptoms

• How HRT can affect histamine sensitivity

• When to seek medical advice

• Practical ways to reduce allergy symptoms

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00:00 – Allergies in perimenopause and menopause explained

00:31 – Histamine sensitivity, mast cells and menopause symptoms

01:24 – Common histamine triggers: food, alcohol, stress and temperature

02:23 – The histamine bucket theory explained

03:07 – Antihistamines and HRT for menopause allergies

05:06 – How to start HRT if you have histamine sensitivity

06:43 – Do menopause allergy symptoms get better over time?

07:30 – How to identify and manage histamine intolerance in menopause

08:14 – When to see a doctor about menopause allergies

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