Perimenopause: Unraveling the Mystery

Today's episode discusses the various symptoms and changes that women may experience as they navigate the menopausal transition, specifically focusing on perimenopause. Many women have no understanding at all about the symptoms that can occur at the end of their reproductive life. Dr J will explore:

• What are the stages that women go through
• The typical age of the menopausal change, and when is it considered too young
• Hot flashes and night sweats
• Additional symptoms that you may not recognize go along with the menopausal change
• How to find a qualified menopause provider to help

My goal today aims to shed light on the often misunderstood and under-recognized symptoms of perimenopause, and provide valuable information and guidance for women going through this transformative stage.

Key Moments in the episode are:

01:18 Stages in a woman's life

02:14 The menopause transition

03:12 Changes to the menstrual cycle

05:07 Vasomotor symptoms

06:41 Differences in ethnicities with respect to vasomotor symptoms

07:25 Depression, anxiety and irritabililty

08:22 Sleep disturbances

08:38 Brain fog

09:08 Skin and hair changes

09:54 What to do about it

11:10 What to expect with a menopause specialist

12:15 What else could it be?

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