<p>Why are my allergies suddenly worse in perimenopause?</p><p><br></p><p>🤝 Get your own personalised menopause support from Dr Naomi Potter and her team: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/what-to-expect-ihih</p><p><br></p><p>Have you suddenly developed hay fever, itchy skin, rashes, food sensitivities or reactions to things you&#39;ve tolerated your whole life?</p><p><br></p><p>In this week&#39;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.</p><p><br></p><p>If you&#39;ve ever wondered why your symptoms seem to come out of nowhere, this episode will help you understand what&#39;s happening and what you can do about it.</p><p><br></p><p>💬 Topics include:</p><p>• Why allergies can worsen during perimenopause</p><p>• Histamine intolerance and menopause</p><p>• The role of mast cells and hormonal changes</p><p>• Common food triggers including wine, tomatoes and fermented foods</p><p>• Why keeping a symptom diary can help</p><p>• The &quot;histamine bucket&quot; theory explained</p><p>• Hay fever, itchy skin, rashes and digestive symptoms</p><p>• How HRT can affect histamine sensitivity</p><p>• When to seek medical advice</p><p>• Practical ways to reduce allergy symptoms</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Dr Naomi Potter below:</p><p><br></p><p>Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter</p><p>Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 – Allergies in perimenopause and menopause explained</p><p>00:31 – Histamine sensitivity, mast cells and menopause symptoms</p><p>01:24 – Common histamine triggers: food, alcohol, stress and temperature</p><p>02:23 – The histamine bucket theory explained</p><p>03:07 – Antihistamines and HRT for menopause allergies</p><p>05:06 – How to start HRT if you have histamine sensitivity</p><p>06:43 – Do menopause allergy symptoms get better over time?</p><p>07:30 – How to identify and manage histamine intolerance in menopause</p><p>08:14 – When to see a doctor about menopause allergies</p><p><br></p><p>#menopause #perimenopause #allergies</p>