Fertility During Perimenopause: Can You Still Get Pregnant in Your 40s?

The perimenopause conversation is everywhere right now, especially if you're in your late 30s or early 40s. Changes in sleep, cycles, body composition, mood, hair, and fertility can quickly get labeled as "perimenopause." But while perimenopause is very real, it shouldn't automatically become the explanation for every symptom you experience during these years.

In this episode, we're taking a closer look at what actually happens to fertility during perimenopause, how to tell when symptoms may be coming from something else, and what you can still do to support fertility in your late 30s and 40s. Your age matters, but it is only one piece of the fertility picture.

"A changing cycle is information. It gives us somewhere to start looking." - Brooke Boskovich.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

What perimenopause actually is and how it can affect ovulation and fertility Why perimenopause should not automatically explain every symptom in your late 30s and early 40s How thyroid function, iron status, blood sugar, stress, gut health, inflammation, and nutrient status can overlap with perimenopause symptoms Why fertility is still possible during perimenopause when ovulation is occurring What your menstrual cycle and ovulation patterns can tell you about your fertility Why there is no single blood test that can definitively diagnose perimenopause Which labs and fertility markers may provide a more complete picture How metabolic health, nutrition, sleep, and circadian rhythm can support fertility Why both partners need to be included in the fertility evaluation What to prioritize if you're trying to conceive in your late 30s or early 40s —

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