Perimenopause Stage 2: Warning Signs You Can’t Ignore — Act Now!

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I break down what happens in stage 2, why it can feel confusing or even scary, and what to expect over the next 1–3 years as your body transitions toward menopause. I’ll walk you through the hormone shifts, symptoms, lab markers, and lifestyle changes that matter most in this phase—so you can feel informed instead of overwhelmed.

Plus, I explain how hormone therapy might come into play, what to do if you’ve had a hysterectomy or use an IUD, and why knowing your stage (even if it’s not “required”) can help you feel more in control of what’s ahead.

In this episode, I cover:

• What stage 2 of perimenopause is—and how it’s defined
  
  

• Why skipping your period for 60+ days is a big milestone
  
  

• What your hormones are doing (and why symptoms can feel more intense)
  
  

• What FSH, estradiol, and progesterone levels may look like in this stage
  
  

• Why hot flashes, night sweats, joint pain, and brain fog become more common
  
  

• The reality of estrogen swings (and why it’s not a straight decline)
  
  

• Who might be a candidate for hormone therapy—and when to consider it
  
  

• Why foundational habits (like sleep, stress, and fiber intake) matter more than ever
  
  

• What to do if you have an IUD or don’t bleed but still have ovaries
  
  

• How to know if you’re close to postmenopause—and why that insight can be helpful
  
  

FREE GUIDES:

 

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

 

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

 

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