Episode 7: Are We All In Perimenopause?

In this episode we discuss why perimenopause has become a major social media trend, the truth behind it, and where messaging can slide from empowerment into fear. We explore why women’s symptoms are often dismissed, while also noting broader stressors affecting millennial women’s health. We define menopause and perimenopause, outline typical ages and durations, and discuss how these conditions are diagnosed. We highlight which symptoms are most helpful in distinguishing perimenopause from other conditions discuss the dangers of anchoring on perimenopause for nonspecific symptoms. Finally, we discuss what the perimenopause movement has taught us as doctors and as Millennial women.

01:49 Perimenopause Everywhere

03:08 The Viral Claim Explained

06:35 Why It Went Viral

07:50 Women’s Health Neglected

15:12 Millennial Women Unwell

21:00 Girl Power and Burnout

27:06 Nugget of Truth

32:08 Menopause vs Perimenopause Basics

34:22 Age Ranges and Reality Check

35:53 Don’t Anchor on One Diagnosis

36:49 Perimenopause Without Labs

38:51 The Big Three Symptoms

39:59 Lancet Study Reality Check

43:34 Estrogen Risks and Telehealth

46:10 Gatekeeping and Pellets

51:28 When Labs Help Patients

56:12 Clinician Lessons Learned

59:32 Baseline Health and Risk Factors

01:06:49 Niche Experts and Consumer Savvy

01:11:17 Wrap Up and Disclaimer

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