Tracking Hormones – From Guessing to Knowing
- Brainz Magazine
- 2 days ago
- 4 min read
Womb medicine doctor, spiritual mentor, and creator of Radiance the Podcast, Dr. Irene Sanchez-Celis, helps women awaken the magic in their bodies and embody the sacred through cyclical living, Chinese medicine, and feminine alchemy.
Womb medicine doctor, spiritual mentor, and creator of Radiance the Podcast, Dr. Irene Sanchez Celis, helps women awaken the magic in their bodies and embody the sacred through cyclical living, Chinese medicine, and feminine alchemy.
How at-home hormone data is changing menstrual health, fertility, and the perimenopause journey. For decades, women have been told to listen to their bodies, yet when it comes to hormones, we’ve often been left guessing.
Irregular cycles. Mood swings. Fatigue. Difficulty conceiving. Night sweats. Brain fog. We’re told it’s “normal,” “stress,” or “just part of being a woman.” But hormones are not random. They move in patterns. And when we can see those patterns clearly, everything changes.
Hormone tracking is one of the most powerful tools we now have to bridge intuition and data, body wisdom and modern technology, when it’s done correctly.
Why hormones matter (more than we’ve been taught)
Hormones are chemical messengers that orchestrate your entire internal ecosystem. For women, especially, they influence:
menstrual cycle regularity
ovulation and fertility
energy, mood, and resilience to stress
sleep and cognitive clarity
libido and connection to pleasure
how we transition through perimenopause and menopause
The key reproductive hormones, estrogen, progesterone, LH, and FSH, don’t just turn on and off. They rise, fall, surge, and decline in very specific rhythms. When those rhythms are disrupted, symptoms appear. Tracking hormones allows us to move from symptom management to pattern recognition.
Hormone tracking: The pros and the limitations
The pros
Hormone tracking can help you:
confirm whether you are actually ovulating
understand luteal phase issues (low progesterone)
identify estrogen dominance or depletion
recognize anovulatory cycles
navigate fertility timing with precision
understand perimenopausal shifts earlier, not years later
For many women, this alone is profoundly validating.
The cons (and why most tracking falls short)
Most hormone tracking methods rely on:
generic thresholds
visual interpretation of test lines
calendar predictions
symptom-only apps without biochemical data
This can create:
confusion
anxiety
false reassurance
or unnecessary panic
Data without context, interpretation, and longitudinal trends can be just as disempowering as no data at all. This is where the quality of the tool and guidance matter.
Why Mira is different
Mira is not a typical fertility or cycle app. It is the only FDA-listed, truly quantitative at-home hormone monitor using clinical-grade fluorescent technology to measure actual hormone concentrations, not just “high” or “low” guesses.
Mira tracks:
E3G (estrogen metabolite)
LH (luteinizing hormone)
PdG (progesterone metabolite)
FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)
This allows us to see:
real ovulatory patterns
hormone trends over multiple cycles
subtle imbalances often missed in blood tests
perimenopausal shifts long before periods stop
It’s essentially a mini hormone lab in your home, with lab-grade accuracy and continuous insight.
Hormone tracking across life stages
Menstrual regulation & optimization
For women who are still cycling, Mira can help clarify:
irregular or unpredictable cycles
short or weak luteal phases
PMS related to estrogen/progesterone imbalance
ovulatory vs anovulatory cycles
This data allows for targeted support, whether through lifestyle, herbs, acupuncture, or nervous system regulation, instead of one-size-fits-all solutions.
Fertility enhancement
Whether trying to conceive naturally, after 30, with PCOS, or after loss, hormone timing matters.
Mira helps identify:
fertile windows with precision
true ovulation confirmation (not assumptions)
progesterone adequacy post-ovulation
patterns contributing to unexplained infertility
Used wisely, it becomes a powerful ally rather than a source of pressure.
Perimenopause
Perimenopause is not “hormones shutting down”, it’s hormones becoming erratic. FSH rises. Estrogen fluctuates. Progesterone often drops first.
Mira allows women to:
see these shifts in real time
understand symptoms instead of fearing them
make informed decisions about support, supplementation, or HRT
move through this transition with agency rather than confusion
This is especially valuable for women who still bleed but feel different, often years before menopause is diagnosed.
Why data alone is not enough
Hormone numbers don’t live in isolation.
They are influenced by:
stress and nervous system tone
sleep quality
digestion and blood sugar
trauma history
emotional and energetic states
This is why I don’t use Mira as a stand-alone tool. I use it as part of a holistic, body-mind-hormone conversation, integrating Chinese Medicine, cycle awareness, nervous system regulation, and lived experience. Tracking gives us the map. Guidance helps you walk the terrain.
Is hormone tracking right for you?
Mira may be especially supportive if you:
want clarity rather than guesses
are navigating fertility or perimenopause
have irregular or confusing cycles
want to understand your body deeply
value both science and embodied wisdom
And it’s most powerful when interpreted through a trained lens, not just an app notification.
How to get started
You can begin tracking your hormones at home using Mira and receive exclusive savings with my provider discount code. From there, we can explore your results together and translate numbers into meaningful, personalized support.
Use discount code: 2IRENECELIS20 to purchase your Mira device and wands. Book a 1:1 session with me if you want guidance interpreting your data and creating a holistic plan for your cycle, fertility, or perimenopause journey.
Hormone tracking isn’t about control. It’s about relationship, with your body, your rhythms, and your next chapter.
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Dr. Irene Sanchez-Celis Castro, Mentor & Healer Dr. Irene Sanchez-Celis is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, ontogonic hypnotherapist, and creator of Radiance: The Podcast. Known as a spiritual hacker embodied in feminine wisdom, she guides women through womb healing, tantric and shamanic arts, and cyclical embodiment. Irene's online programs blend Chinese medicine, somatic therapy, and sacred sexuality to help women reclaim their pleasure, power, and purpose. Her mission is to awaken the body as a sacred portal for soul remembrance and feminine leadership.
