Perimenopause DEMYSTIFIED: 8 Answers to Your HOT Hormonal Questions

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Jul 15, 2025

Discover the surprising timeline of perimenopause and understand why symptoms like anxiety can ebb and flow. Delve into the science behind hormonal changes and learn about tools like Prometrium that can ease the transition. Find out if you still need progesterone after a hysterectomy and how it affects your hormonal health. This engaging discussion demystifies the challenges of perimenopause, offering clarity and insights to navigate this significant life phase with confidence.

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Perimenopause Age Varies Widely

The average age of perimenopause varies broadly from late 30s to 50s and lasts 6 to 10 years.
Individual timelines differ significantly, so comparing yourself to others causes confusion.

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Symptoms Are Uneven and Varied

Perimenopausal symptoms come and go in waves rather than being constant.
Symptom variety and intensity differ widely among women during this transition.

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Why Menopause Happens Biologically

Menopause happens biologically because ovarian follicles naturally decline until they are nearly gone.
Without follicles, ovaries stop producing eggs and hormones, driving menopause onset.

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You’ve had questions—and I’ve seen them in the YouTube comments, DMs, and emails. In this episode, I’m answering the top eight questions I get asked all the time about perimenopause. Because let’s face it… no one really prepares us for this phase, and it can feel like your body is doing things you don’t recognize.

From why symptoms like anxiety and nausea even show up, to what’s actually happening inside your body when your hormones shift—I break it all down in a way that makes sense. I’m also talking about real tools like Prometrium, how to navigate symptoms after a hysterectomy, and why comparing yourself to your best friend (or TikTok wellness influencers) is the fastest way to confusion.

Here’s what I cover in today’s episode:

The average age range for perimenopause (and why your timeline might look different)
Whether symptoms are constant—or why they come and go in waves
The science behind why menopause happens in the first place
Why mood changes like anxiety and depression are common (and what hormones have to do with it)
What Prometrium is, what it does, and who should consider it
If you still need progesterone after a hysterectomy
And how to know if you’re in perimenopause even after a full hysterectomy

If you’re navigating this transition—or think you might be—I hope this episode gives you clarity, peace of mind, and some “oh THAT makes sense” moments.

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