Bendy, Broken, & Burned Out:

Navigating the Midlife Trifecta of EDS, MCAS, and POTS

You are not crazy. You are not imagining it. And you are definitely not alone.

When: June 18, 2026 AT 6:30 PM EST

Where: Midlife Midwife Functional Health

Inside The Body, Birth, and Baby Center

821 S. King St, Suite B, Leesburg, Virginia

The Midlife Trifecta

When Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hypermobility), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and POTS converge during perimenopause, the result is a perfect storm that traditional medicine completely misses.

EDS/Hypermobility

Your flexibility was once a party trick. Now your joints are failing, and your collagen is collapsing.

MCAS

You are suddenly allergic to everything - hives, flushing, digestive chaos. But your allergy tests are normal.

POTS

Your heart races when you stand. Your energy tanks. You are told it is just anxiety or normal aging.

Traditional medicine treats these as separate problems.

Donna treats them as a single, connected story.

Why These Three Conditions Overlap

This overlap is not random. The connective tissue that is already compromised in hypermobility is the same tissue where mast cells live and where blood vessels rely on structural integrity.

  • Connective tissue disorders affect blood vessel compliance, leading to POTS

  • Mast cells live in connective tissue and activate more easily when that tissue is altered

  • Hereditary genetic factors had links to all three conditions

  • Hormonal shifts during perimenopause amplify all three simultaneously

Estrogen is the glue that holds your collagen together.

When it drops during perimenopause, women with hypermobility do not just get stiffer - their joints literally start to fail.

The Double Whammy

Women with hypermobility have collagen that is already stretchy. When estrogen drops, they lose the hormonal support that was compensating for their structural vulnerability.

Why Labs Lie

Your FSH and estrogen levels might look normal on standard tests. But functional estrogen deficiency - where your tissues are not getting what they need - is invisible to traditional medicine.

The POTS Connection

Estrogen supports blood vessel tone. When it drops, vessels become more compliant, blood pools in your legs, and your heart has to race to compensate.

The MCAS Connection

Estrogen is a known mast cell degranulator. When it spikes, mast cells release histamine. When it drops, the instability triggers activation. It is a vicious cycle.

This is not a failure of your body.

Your body is intelligent and always working for you. These changes are real - and you are not alone. With the right understanding and support, you can stabilize your systems and reclaim your life.

In This Session, You'll Discover

Get the science-backed answers to the questions keeping you up at night

The Estrogen-Collagen Collapse

Why losing estrogen means losing the glue that holds your hypermobile joints together.

The Inflammation Loop

How shifting hormones trigger MCAS, leaving your body feeling allergic to everything.

The Autonomic Hijack

Why your heart is racing and your energy is tanking - and why salt water alone is not fixing it.

Your Roadmap Forward

Realistic, functional strategies to stabilize your system, calm the flares, and finally take your life back.

Donna Figueroa

CNM, FMACP, MSN, APRN

Donna Figueroa is a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner dedicated to rescuing people from the "one-size-fits-all" trap of conventional medicine. With 15 years of clinical expertise, Donna sets herself apart from standard HRT providers by treating the body holistically, as a beautifully interconnected system rather than a list of symptoms. Through deep-dive lab testing and highly personalized hormone optimization protocols, she formulates a precise blueprint to eliminate brain fog, fatigue, and inflammation. If you are ready to stop settling for one-size-fits-all band-aids and step into ultimate wellness and vitality, Donna is the guide you've been looking for.

What Donna's Patients Say

Real Stories of Renewal and Vitality with Midlife Midwife Functional Health

"Donna is knowledgeable, compassionate, and totally focused on the WHOLE person. She digs deep to find the root cause of dysfunction. I HIGHLY recommend her!"

Anita S.

"Donna at Midlife Midwife is exceptional! Her personalized approach to menopause care is transformative. She listens deeply and truly cares. She's a gem in women's health!"

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"Donna is a wealth of knowledge in women's health! She tailors care to each individual with patience and expertise. I highly recommend her!"

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"This is a really different and personal approach to my health! I’m already grateful for all the care Donna has provided. I highly recommend her!"

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"I'm incredibly grateful to Donna for helping me reclaim my health! After years of persistent inflammation, I found a caring and professional practitioner dedicated to finding the root cause of my pain...Donna and Midlife Midwife Functional Health are where you need to be."

Mindy L.

"I highly recommend this program to anyone serious about making a lasting change in their lifestyle. Thank you, Donna, for this amazing journey!"

Lori S.

"Donna at Midwife Midlife Functional Health is truly a gem! She has been an incredible source of knowledge, support, and care—not just for me, but now for my family... In just 3 months, I am already seeing improvements in my lab results."

Alice C.

"I’ve known Donna for years and knew I had to work with her when she started her own practice. She guided me through an elimination diet and truly listened to my concerns. Donna is honest, responsive, and focused on getting to the root cause. Her professionalism and holistic care are outstanding. I highly recommend her."

Mary

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