Episode 7: How do I know if I'm in Perimenopause??

Podcast Episode Description

How do you know if you're in perimenopause… or if something else is going on?

In this episode of Peri Chats, we’re talking about the phase of life that so many women experience but very few truly understand — perimenopause.

For many women, this transition begins years before menopause, often showing up in subtle ways long before periods stop. Anxiety that feels new, sleep disruption, brain fog, changes in weight or energy, worsening PMS, or simply feeling like your body is no longer responding the way it used to.

The frustrating part? Many women are told their labs are “normal” and that everything is fine — even though they clearly feel different.

In this episode, Erin breaks down:

• What perimenopause actually is and when it typically begins
• The most common early symptoms women notice
• Why hormone testing during this phase can be confusing
• What underlying hormone changes may be happening
• Lifestyle and treatment approaches that can help support your body through this transition

We also begin the conversation around estrogen and why it matters so much during perimenopause — not just for symptoms, but for long-term health including the brain, bones, and cardiovascular system.

Perimenopause isn’t the beginning of decline. It’s a biological transition — and when you understand what’s happening in your body, you can support it in a much more intentional way.

If you’ve ever thought “Something feels off but no one can explain why,” this episode is for you.

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