Here's what you'll learn:
- Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause: Most women aren't informed about when perimenopause starts or what menopause truly is, including the symptoms and tests involved.
- Lack of Awareness: Many women don't fully understand what happens during a typical 28-day cycle, let alone during perimenopause and menopause.
- Perimenopause Timing: Did you know that perimenopause often begins around age 35? This can come as a surprise, especially for women who are starting families around this time.
- Personal Experience: Karen shares her own story of having children at 31 and 37, highlighting the stark differences in recovery and how age can affect your hormones.
- Arming Yourself with Knowledge: By understanding what's happening to your hormones, you'll be better equipped when discussing your health with a doctor or doing your own research.
Listen to the full episode here: What the Heck is Happening to My Hormones? Perimenopause to menopause, what you need to know.
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