If you’ve ever been told “it’s just stress,” “maybe try an antidepressant,” or “you’re probably just aging” — this episode is for you.
In this most-requested episode of You Good, Hormones?, we’re diving deep into Perimenopause 101 — what it actually is, when it starts (spoiler: earlier than you think), and why so many women are misdiagnosed with everything from anxiety to ADHD instead of getting real answers about their hormones.
I’m breaking down:
This is the episode that finally makes it all click.
What you’ll learn:
The real signs of perimenopause (even if your period is still regular)
Why so many women are told it’s “just anxiety”
The role of estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol in mood, sleep, and cognition
What labs to ask for (and why symptoms still matter more)
How perimenopause affects mental health — and what we can do about it
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