Perimenopause Unfiltered: Your Body's Next Chapter Starts Here

About this episode

This episode discusses the perimenopause phase, its effects on women's bodies, and the importance of understanding and advocating for one's health during this transition.

This is your Women's Health Podcast podcast. Welcome to Women's Health Podcast, where we explore the transitions that shape our lives. Today we're diving into perimenopause, that powerful phase of life that deserves real conversation and real understanding. Perimenopause is the transition leading up to menopause, typically lasting between four to ten years. During this time, your body undergoes significant hormonal shifts as estrogen and progesterone levels begin to fluctuate. This isn't a disease or something to dread. As menopause expert Dr. Paru David explains, this is simply a stage of life, and one that many women find empowering once they understand what's happening in their bodies. So what should you actually expect during perimenopause? Your periods may become irregular, arriving closer together or further apart. You might experience hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and sleep disruption. Weight gain, changes in bone density, and shifts in muscle mass are also common as your body naturally adapts. The Read Talk Grow Podcast explored how these natural changes deserve recognition and respect rather than shame or silence. Understanding your own health story matters…

People in this episode

Host: Inception Point Ai

Guest: Dr. Paru David

Topics covered

• perimenopause
• women's health
• hormonal changes
• menopause education
• self-advocacy

Keywords

• perimenopause
• menopause
• hormonal shifts
• women's health
• self-advocacy
• health education
• body changes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Women's Health Podcast, Read Talk Grow Podcast, First Person Health

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