Theperimenopodcast

As a result of your perimenopause symptoms, you may find that you scarcely recognize yourself some days. Imagine how your family and loved ones are feeling. In this episode, we talk about how to have conversations with...

Maybe your “menopausal journey” doesn’t coincide with a standard timeline. For example, what if you had a complete hysterectomy when you were 32? Without ovaries, you are considered menopausal a doctor will refer to it...

Continuing last week's discussion of issues that can be triggered by wild fluctuations in hormones, this episode discusses the possible instances of hyperimmune and auto-immune responses in perimenopause.

Your out-of-control hormones could impact your thyroid. Problematically, symptoms of hypothyroidism and perimenopause are nearly identical. Lear what this is all about, how to get tested, and what you can do about it.

Continuing our conversation about perimenopause and sex this episode focuses on solutions and options for you.

Perimenopause will wreak havoc on your sex life. One minute your brain will be ready but your body doesn't play along, the next minute there is no way you can imagine having sex ever ! Listen to this episode then get...

Your plummeting estrogen levels are going to really impact your bones starting with your last period and for 10 years after that. Find out about this inescapable aspect of aging and what you can do about it.

Has your skin changed during perimenopause? Itchy? Dry? Breakouts on your face? Wrinkles? Sagging? Oh yeah, baby, you're being impacted by your fluctuating hormones and the exit of your friend Estrogen.

Do you find that you are having trouble making it to the bathroom in time? Or that you have to go all the time? Or that laughing, sneezing or coughing can end up soaking you? You are not alone and yes, of course, your...

You've been told all your life to pay attention to your breasts- get mammograms, do self-exams, know your history, and more. What do you need to know in perimenopause to ensure optimal health and how do you think about...

Whether it was from a long time ago accident or just now noticing it, your joints may be revolting as a result of your changing hormones. Find out why and what to do about it in this episode.

We continue our conversation with Stephanie Ann, our favorite acupuncture expert. Learn what you can expect at a first appointment, how to identify an acupuncturist that meets your needs and more!

Part 1 of 2 as we introduce acupuncture basics and set the table for how Eastern Medicine views the body and how perimenopause symptoms can be treated.

As we dive deeper into specific therapies, we will look at OTC (over-the-counter) and herbal options that may help you manage your perimenopause symptoms.

In the second of our treatment mini-series, we discuss bioidentical hormones that can be found at compounding pharmacies. The customization and variety of options that compounding pharmacies can offer are endless and a...