Dr. Chheda – Okay, for all you moms who have girls – all the girl moms – if you were, you know, in your late 20s, early 30s when you had your girl, and now 12 years later, your girl is starting to go through puberty, she’s starting to menstruate, her moods are all over the place, she’s going a little wacky, she’s a little crazy. But guess what, moms? You are now in your late 40s and you are going through perimenopause.

Your hormones are also cycling. Your daughter’s hormones are cycling up, but your hormones are cycling down. And guess what? You’re moody and cranky, and now you put the two of you together – no wonder you guys are headbutting each other.

So just realize some of this is natural, but it might be time for you as a mom to get your hormones checked. Hormone replacement therapy, menopause – talk to your physician.