Avenity Wellness and Hormones

We protect what we value.

We buy the next big thing.
We jump on the latest trend.
We upgrade our phones.
We save for vacations.
We spend time researching purchases before we make them.

And there's nothing wrong with any of those things.

Trust me, I'm the first one to invest in good skincare, plan a weekend trip/vacation, or get excited about something new showing up at my doorstep. 😅

But recently I've found myself asking:

How often do we put that same level of intention into our health?

Many of us are busy protecting everything and everyone around us.

Our children.
Our spouses.
Our families.
Our careers.
Our finances.

Yet we'll spend months or even years ignoring the fatigue, poor sleep, anxiety, brain fog, low energy, unexplained weight gain, or other symptoms that are quietly affecting how we show up every day.

Not because we don't care.

Because life gets busy.

But the reality is that your health impacts all of it.

Your family.
Your relationships.
Your work.
Your ability to enjoy the life you've worked so hard to build.

You can't give your best to everyone else while giving nothing to yourself.

Eventually, the exhaustion catches up.
The brain fog catches up.
The burnout catches up.

Taking care of yourself isn't selfish.

It's recognizing that you only get one body, and every dream, goal, relationship, and responsibility you have depends on it.

You protect what you value.

Maybe it's time to put your health back on that list. 🤍🤎

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June's Women in Power is tomorrow, June 2nd from 3:00–4:30 PM! Join us for a discussion with Alison Sturgis of Avenity Wellness and Hormones on how hormonal changes can impact health, energy, and focus during midlife. This free women's event is open to members and non-members. We hope to see you there!

RSVP and Learn More: https://shorturl.at/d9Enp

You’re not “lazy.”
You’re not “dramatic.”
And you’re not supposed to just suffer through it. 🤍

Heavy periods.
Constant fatigue.
Anxiety, depression, mood swings, brain fog…
Feeling disconnected from yourself.

These symptoms are not random.
They’re often signals from your body that something deeper is going on.

Too often, women are told their only options are birth control or antidepressants without ever being told why they feel this way in the first place.

And while medications can sometimes help manage symptoms, simply quieting the symptoms doesn’t always mean the dysfunction at the root is no longer continuing to happen.

Hormonal imbalances can continue affecting your body beneath the surface. Impacting your energy, mood, metabolism, cycles, sleep, fertility, and long-term health while lowering your overall quality of life.

At Avenity, we believe women deserve answers, support, and care that looks deeper. ✨

From teens to perimenopause and beyond, your symptoms matter, your hormones matter, and YOU matter.

You deserve to feel connected to yourself again.

We’ve gotten really good at managing symptoms…

…but not understanding them.

Low energy?
Mood swings?
Poor sleep?

“Your labs are normal.”

And more often than not

you’re handed something to suppress the symptoms
instead of support what’s actually declining.

That’s the gap.

Because hormones don’t just “go crazy” for no reason.

Your body is shifting.
And it’s asking for support.

The why behind Avenity 🤍

Exploring Life & Business with Alison Sturgis of Avenity Wellness and Hormones Today we’d like to introduce you to Alison Sturgis. Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?I didn’t set out thinking I would start something like Avenity but looking back, it makes com...

💜 PMDD AWARENESS MONTH: Free Educational Session + Expert Speaker 💜

Do your premenstrual symptoms go WAY beyond "bad PMS"? Severe depression, uncontrollable rage, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts in the week before your period?

You're not alone. You're not crazy. And there IS help.

**PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) affects 1 in 20 menstruating women**, but most suffer for 12+ years without proper diagnosis because doctors dismiss their symptoms as "just hormones."

Join us for a FREE educational session with hormone health expert Alison Sturgis, MSN, FNP-C from Avenity Wellness & Hormones.

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📅 **Tuesday, APRIL 14, 2026**
🕐 **12:00 - 1:00 PM**

📍 **IN-PERSON:**
Dayton Metro Library
Main Floor, Conference Room 1A
215 E Third St, Dayton, OH 45402
🅿️ FREE parking at the library

💻 **ZOOM:**
Can't make it to Dayton? Join from ANYWHERE!
Perfect for women in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Akron, Toledo, or across Ohio and beyond.

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🎤 **GUEST SPEAKER: ALISON STURGIS, MSN, FNP-C**
Owner of Avenity Wellness & Hormones
Specializes in PMDD, PCOS, endometriosis, and postpartum hormonal mental health

**WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:**
✨ What PMDD actually is (and how it differs from PMS)
✨ The hormonal and neurological shifts that cause PMDD symptoms
✨ Why PMDD is so often dismissed or misdiagnosed by doctors
✨ How to get properly diagnosed
✨ Real, effective treatment options (SSRIs, birth control, lifestyle, therapy, GnRH agonists)
✨ How to advocate for yourself when providers dismiss you
✨ The role of progesterone and allopregnanolone in your nervous system

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🍴 **FREE FIREHOUSE SUBS LUNCH FOR FIRST 10!**
In-person attendees who register by April 10th get FREE lunch!

**RSVP NOW:** https://forms.gle/z9TWw6oCiaduV3ke9

Or call/text: (937) 222-9481
Email: [email protected]

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💚 **WHO SHOULD ATTEND?**

This session is for women dealing with:
✔️ PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)
✔️ Severe PMS symptoms that disrupt your life
✔️ PCOS (Polycystic O***y Syndrome)
✔️ Hormonal mood changes and emotional dysregulation
✔️ Postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety
✔️ Perimenopause or menopause symptoms
✔️ Feeling dismissed, gaslit, or unheard by healthcare providers
✔️ Hormonal anxiety, rage, or depression
✔️ Anyone seeking answers about reproductive mental health

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💰 **COMPLETELY FREE**
No insurance needed. No registration fees. No barriers.

This is a safe, confidential space for women to learn, ask questions, and connect with others who understand.

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🌐 **ABOUT US:**
This is part of our monthly Women's Health Support Group through Womanline at Family Services of Dayton. We've served the Dayton community for over 125 years, providing trauma-informed mental health support.

**Learn more:** www.fsadayton.org

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💜 **YOU DESERVE TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY**

You deserve to understand what's happening in your body. You deserve treatment. You deserve support.

Whether you join us in Dayton or via Zoom from anywhere in Ohio (or beyond), this session will give you the knowledge and tools you need to advocate for yourself.

**👉 REGISTER HERE:** https://forms.gle/z9TWw6oCiaduV3ke9

**📞 QUESTIONS?** Call/text (614) 423-9456

**🔗 SHARE THIS** with a woman who needs to hear this. Tag someone. Forward to a friend. Let's raise PMDD awareness together.

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Still soaking in all the love from our Open Haus 🤍

Our hearts are so full after such an incredible day—surrounded by both new and familiar faces, meaningful conversations, and so much genuine support. Seeing our space filled with people who believe in what we’re building means more than we can put into words.

Thank you for showing up, for trusting us, and for being part of this journey. ✨

Let’s talk about progesterone… and why your cycle might be trying to tell you something 👀