Perimenopause SOS! Understanding STAGE 1 Symptoms & Feeling Your Best
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May 20, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of stage one perimenopause! Discover how hormonal shifts can affect your cycle, mood, and sleep patterns. Uncover uncommon symptoms like phantom smells and itchy ears that might surprise you. Learn why your relationship with alcohol may change and get expert advice on nutrition and movement for optimal wellness. This discussion focuses on understanding early signs and self-care strategies to thrive during this transitional phase.
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Early Hormone Changes in Stage 1
Stage 1 perimenopause features small cycle changes, about a few days longer or shorter, not always a full 7 days.
Progesterone levels decline even if estrogen and FSH appear normal, signaling early hormone shifts.
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Common Early Symptoms
Sleep issues often appear first in stage 1 perimenopause, especially in the luteal phase.
Early symptoms can include mood swings, brain fog, and changing alcohol tolerance.
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Uncommon, Subtle Symptoms
Uncommon symptoms like itchy ears, phantom smells, and joint pains can occur sporadically in stage 1 perimenopause.
These subtle signs may be easily dismissed but indicate early hormonal shifts.
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In this episode of Hello Hormones, I walk you through everything you need to know about stage one of perimenopause—what it actually is, how it’s defined, and the real-life symptoms I see every day in women (and have experienced myself). We talk about what your lab work might show, why your cycles are starting to shift, and how to spot early hormone changes before things get more intense.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What stage one of perimenopause actually means (and how it’s defined by the STRAW criteria)
How small shifts in your cycle can be early signs of perimenopause
What your labs might show with progesterone, estrogen, and FSH
Symptoms I see all the time in early perimenopause—from sleep issues to brain fog to mood changes
Uncommon signs like itchy ears, phantom smells, and joint pain
Why alcohol might suddenly hit differently
How to support your body with nutrition, movement, and community
Why this is the perfect time to start building habits that support long-term health
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