Perimenopause DEMYSTIFIED: 8 Answers to Your HOT Hormonal Questions

You’ve had questions—and I’ve seen them in the YouTube comments, DMs, and emails. In this episode, I’m answering the top eight questions I get asked all the time about perimenopause. Because let’s face it… no one really prepares us for this phase, and it can feel like your body is doing things you don’t recognize.

From why symptoms like anxiety and nausea even show up, to what’s actually happening inside your body when your hormones shift—I break it all down in a way that makes sense. I’m also talking about real tools like Prometrium, how to navigate symptoms after a hysterectomy, and why comparing yourself to your best friend (or TikTok wellness influencers) is the fastest way to confusion.

Here’s what I cover in today’s episode:

• The average age range for perimenopause (and why your timeline might look different)
  
  

• Whether symptoms are constant—or why they come and go in waves
  
  

• The science behind why menopause happens in the first place
  
  

• Why mood changes like anxiety and depression are common (and what hormones have to do with it)
  
  

• What Prometrium is, what it does, and who should consider it
  
  

• If you still need progesterone after a hysterectomy
  
  

• And how to know if you’re in perimenopause even after a full hysterectomy
  
  

If you’re navigating this transition—or think you might be—I hope this episode gives you clarity, peace of mind, and some “oh THAT makes sense” moments.

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