You might be in perimenopause and not even realise it.
Most women don’t know that perimenopause happens in distinct stages, and by the time they start experiencing symptoms that feel impossible to ignore, they’ve already been in it for years.
So, how do you know where you are in the perimenopause transition - and what’s coming next?
If you’ve been feeling off but can’t pinpoint why, or struggling with more PMS, heavy periods, mood swings, or energy crashes, this episode will help you figure out which stage of perimenopause you’re in and what your body needs from you right now.
Key Takeaways:
• 5 stages of perimenopause explained: If you think menopause happens suddenly or overnight, you’re missing the opportunity to feel great through your 40s and 50s. Perimenopause is a gradual transition, and understanding it helps you take control.
• The early signs most women dismiss: You don’t have to wait until your cycle is completely irregular or symptoms are unbearable to do something about it. Recognising the first shifts can make all the difference.
• How to support your body in each phase: Whether you’re dealing with worsening PMS, unpredictable periods, or feeling like a stranger in your own body, knowing what’s happening under the surface will help you feel more in control.
Sneak Peek:
“We kind of think we go from reproductive to menopause, like you’re not in it and then suddenly - bang! - you’re in menopause. But it doesn’t happen that way. It’s a bit more insidious. Perimenopause is a gradual transition, and we often miss that whole gradual part until things start happening more for us.”
Your body is changing. When you understand where you are in the journey, you can make choices that will work to help you feel better.
Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
• Download The Perimenopause Decoder (www.theperimenopausenaturopath.com.au/decoder)
• Episode 68: Is it dementia? (www.chaostocalmpodcast.com/2151690/episodes/15988984-are-your-mid-conversation-memory-blanks-perimenopause-or-early-dementia)
•Episode 59: The perimenopause diet (www.chaostocalmpodcast.com/2151690/episodes/15586956-eat-your-way-through-perimenopause-4-foods-that-make-a-big-difference)
• Episode 56: Soy in perimenopaus (www.chaostocalmpodcast.com/2151690/episodes/15433640-soy-in-perimenopause-super-food-or-super-villain) e
• Episode 48: Phytoestrogens (www.chaostocalmpodcast.com/2151690/episodes/15127785-phytoestrogens-your-secret-weapon-against-perimenopause-symptoms)
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Find out more about Sarah, her services and the Freebies mentioned in this episode at www.ThePerimenopauseNaturopath.com.au

• PerimenoGO (because who wants to pause anyway?!) (theperimenopausenaturopath.com.au/perimenogo) Discover how to use food as your most powerful medicine, smoothing hormonal fluctuations and easing perimenopause symptoms naturally. (Yes, you have more options than hormone therapy!) Say goodbye to feeling out of control and hello to feeling more like your old self every day.
• The Perimenopause Decoder (www.theperimenopausenaturopath.com.au/decoder) is the ultimate guide to understanding if perimenopause hormone fluctuations are behind your changing mood, metabolism and energy after 40, what phase of perimenopause you're in, and how much longer you may be on this roller coaster for.
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