Most women are taught that menopause is simply the day their ovaries “quit” and you stop making sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.

But here’s the truth: menopause is not a full stop — it’s a handoff.

When your ovaries “retire”, they’re supposed to pass the hormone baton to your adrenal glands. And how well that transition goes often determines whether you experience menopause as a gentle shift or as a brick wall.

If you’ve ever Googled “essential oils for hormones,” you know the internet is full of claims and confusion. Women in perimenopause and menopause are asking:
Can essential oils balance hormones?
Which oils help with hot flashes, mood, or sleep?
Are they even safe?