Perimenopause or Pregnancy? A Surprise at 43

Perimenopause or Pregnancy? A Surprise at 43

June 22, 2026 · 42 min

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Jeani shares her unexpected journey of discovering her pregnancy at 43 while dealing with symptoms of perimenopause.

113. When Jeani scheduled a doctor's visit to address hot flashes, night sweats, and an elevated FSH level, she assumed she was simply following in the footsteps of her mother and sisters who had all entered early menopause. Instead, a routine ultrasound revealed a dislodged IUD, and a month later, on September 11th, a positive pregnancy test that quite literally left her weak in the knees. At 43 years old, with her oldest daughter on the cusp of high school graduation, Jeani found herself fo...

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