Description

On this episode of Women On Fire® we're talking about perimenopause or the period of transition as you lead up to menopause.

Often called 'peri' which means around or near perimenopause can begin as early as your mid to late 30s but - on average - in your 40s. 

Peri can be a confusing and overwhelming time so don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.

On this episode we talk about:

• What is perimenopause aka peri (1:05)
• How long does perimenopause last? (1:28)
• Sex hormones - estrogen and progesterone (1:50)
• Hallmarks of peri (3:06)
• The estrogen rollercoaster (3:15)
• Symptoms of perimenopause (3:29)
• Everyone is different (4:00)
• Some of the most common signs (4:29)
• There is no test for perimenopause (7:41)

Episode Resources:

Find out more about perimenopause here.

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