769: Is It Perimenopause or Something Else? How to Finally Connect the Dots with Dr. Mariza

Is this perimenopause… or is something else going on?

It’s one of the most common questions Dr. Mariza hears from women in their late 30s and early 40s, especially when their periods are still regular and they’ve never experienced a hot flash.

In this solo episode, Dr. Mariza breaks down why early perimenopause can be so difficult to recognize and the less obvious signs that often appear first, including exhaustion, anxiety, irritability, brain fog, sleep changes, worsening PMS, migraines, and changes in stress tolerance.

She shares three important clues for identifying a possible perimenopause pattern: looking for clusters of symptoms, noticing changes from your normal baseline, and tracking how symptoms change throughout your cycle.

But hormones aren’t always the entire story. Dr. Mariza also explains why thyroid dysfunction, low iron, metabolic issues, nutrient deficiencies, sleep problems, and other conditions deserve investigation, even when perimenopause is part of the picture.

Plus, you’ll learn how to track your symptoms and walk into your next healthcare appointment prepared to ask better questions.

Listen now to connect the dots, understand what your body is telling you, and get clearer on your next steps.

IN THIS EPISODE

Why so many women over 35 aren’t sure whether they’re in perimenopause

The early perimenopause symptoms women often mistake for stress or burnout

Why you can be in perimenopause while still having regular periods

The three clues Dr. Mariza uses to recognize a perimenopause pattern