{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Am I in Perimenopause? How to Tell What Phase You\u2019re In","description":" If you had told me at 40 that perimenopause would turn my world upside down, I would\u2019ve laughed. As a nutritionist specializing in women\u2019s hormones, I thought I had it handled. So why did I gain 15 pounds, lose my sleep, and feel like a stranger in my own body? In this episode, I\u2019m sharing what I wish someone had told me before the storm hit. Why are so many intelligent, health-conscious women still confused about where they are in perimenopause? Why are we being offered antidepressants, birth control, or told we\u2019re \u201ctoo young\u201d instead of getting real answers? I break down the three phases of perimenopause in a way that finally makes sense, and explain how to know which phase you\u2019re actually in. Is it just progesterone? Is it estrogen? Do you really need HRT\u2014and if so, when? I walk you through what\u2019s happening hormonally in each phase, why symptoms can feel so chaotic, and how to stop guessing your way through this decade-long transition.You don\u2019t have to suffer, and you definitely don\u2019t have to do this blindly! In this episode, we uncover: How to identify which phase of perimenopause you\u2019re in. Why progesterone drops first and what that means for sleep. What estrogen swings really feel like in midlife. When HRT might be supportive, and why timing matters so much. How thyroid, cortisol, and insulin interact with your changing hormones. If you\u2019ve been wondering what on earth is happening to your body, this episode is your starting point. Let\u2019s make sense of your hormones!     Not sure if this is perimenopause \u2014 or just stress, aging, or something else? Perimenopause isn\u2019t one phase. It unfolds in stages \u2014 and each stage requires a different approach. This quiz will help you identify where you are in the transition and what hormonal shifts are most likely driving your symptoms. Take the quiz: What Phase of Perimenopause Are You In?     Sponsors Timeline is offering 20% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to timeline.com\/HORMONE20 use coupon HORMONE20 and get 20% off your order. Coupon KM20 to get 20% off your order of Vitali Skin Care!     Are you in perimenopause or postmenopause and struggling with symptoms\u2014but not getting the support you deserve? At Midlife Solutions, we specialize in hormone optimization for women in midlife. Our all-female clinical team offers telehealth care across all 50 U.S. states, with the ability to prescribe bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid medication.   Book your FREE Hormone Discovery Call Find out what\u2019s really driving your symptoms and what your next best steps are.   Visit the website: https:\/\/karenmartel.com   Shop the Midlife Solutions Store Over-the-counter bioidentical hormone creams and oils \u2014 no prescription needed. Including: \u2022 Progesterone \u2022 Estrogen Face Cream \u2022 Vaginal Moisturizer and more!   Take the Hormone Quiz Discover hidden hormone imbalances that could be driving your symptoms. Get personalized results (and yes, they may surprise you).   Women\u2019s Peptide Weight Loss Program Clinically guided, hormone-aware weight loss for midlife women.   Midlife RESET HRT Program A complete, supportive approach to hormone replacement therapy in midlife.   Your host: Karen Martel Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert   Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram ","author_name":"The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health","author_url":"https:\/\/karenmartel.com\/","html":"