Perimenopause, Menopause, and Hormone Health: What Women Need to Know

In this episode of the Fiat Health Podcast, Caroline is joined by Sarah Nehring, a women's health nurse practitioner to explore the often mysterious world of perimenopause and menopause. Together, they walk through what is actually happening in a woman's body during these hormonal transitions, why symptoms can feel overwhelming, and how women can better recognize the signs that perimenopause has begun. They also discuss hormone replacement therapy and how it is shaping women's healthcare. You don't have to suffer in silence through perimenopause or menopause and there are meaningful ways we can help support both your long-term health and quality of life.

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Key Takeaways:

Understanding the Hormonal Roller Coaster - Perimenopause is marked by fluctuating hormone levels that create dramatic highs and lows and impact how women feel physically and emotionally. Recognizing the Signs of Perimenopause - Perimenopause can often begin years before menopause officially occurs. Cycle changes, brain fog, libido shifts, weight redistribution, and sleep disturbances are potential indicators that your hormones are changing.  Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) - Caroline and Sarah discuss the different forms of hormone replacement therapy, the difference between oral and transdermal estrogen, and how HRT can support women who feel overwhelmed by the physical and emotional effects of hormonal shifts.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:30 Sarah's Medical Background

08:11 What is Perimenopause?

11:21 Signs and Symptoms of Perimenopause

16:02 Hormone Testing

23:02 Treatments: Lifestyle and Hormone Replacement Therapy

26:56 HRT Fears and Misconceptions