Have you ever noticed new food reactions, rashes, or unexplained symptoms popping up in your 40s, 50s, or beyond—and wondered, “Why now?”

On this episode of the Sky Women’s Health Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Atoosa Kourosh, an award-winning pediatrician and board-certified allergy & immunology specialist, to uncover how hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can impact your immune system—and why women sometimes develop new allergies or mast cell activation symptoms in midlife.

We talk about:

How estrogen and hormonal shifts affect immune function

Why some women develop true food allergies for the first time, even in their 50s

The often-overlooked mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and its common symptoms

When to seek testing or referral, and how to advocate for your health

Evidence-based and integrative approaches to finding relief

If you’ve ever thought, “My body didn’t used to react like this,” this episode will help you make sense of these changes—and feel empowered to get answers.

Who This Episode is For:

Midlife women experiencing new allergies, food sensitivities, or unexplained symptoms

Women in perimenopause or menopause navigating hormonal and immune changes

Anyone curious about mast cell activation and its impact on overall health

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Referenced Links:

https://www.foodallergy.org/fare-blog/adult-onset-food-allergies-silent-epidemic

https://www.mastattack.org

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10253795/