{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Your 30s Symptoms Are Valid \u2014 It Might Be Perimenopause","description":"Perimenopause symptoms in your 30s are showing up way more than most women were ever warned about\u2014and getting told \u201cyou\u2019re too young\u201d is one of the fastest ways to stay stuck. If you\u2019re 35 and suddenly dealing with cycle chaos, anxiety, hot flashes, or brain fog, this video will help you understand what perimenopause actually is, why it can start earlier than you think, what to rule out, and what to do next. In this episode, I break down the hormone shifts (especially progesterone dropping first), the lifestyle + metabolic pressures that can amplify symptoms, and how to advocate for yourself when your labs come back \u201cnormal\u201d but you feel anything but normal. \ud83c\udfa5 Watch this episode on YouTube: https:\/\/youtu.be\/iSI7ggkzqJQ&amp;nbsp; What you\u2019ll learn in this episode * What perimenopause really is (the transition before menopause) * Why symptoms can start in the mid-30s for some women * The common early pattern: &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; * Progesterone drops (ovulation gets inconsistent) &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; * Estrogen becomes unpredictable (spikes + crashes) * Why \u201cnormal labs\u201d don\u2019t always match how you feel * The biggest drivers that can make symptoms louder earlier: &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; * chronic stress + nervous system overload &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; * insulin resistance \/ blood sugar swings &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; * sleep debt, shift work, circadian disruption &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; * environmental endocrine disruptors * What to rule out so you don\u2019t miss something treatable: &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;* thyroid dysfunction &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;* low iron \/ ferritin, B12, vitamin D &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;* blood sugar + insulin issues &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;* autoimmune patterns (when history suggests it) Signs it might be perimenopause (even if you\u2019re \u201ctoo young\u201d) * Cycles that are shorter, heavier, or unpredictable for you * PMS that shifts from annoying to intense (rage, anxiety, sadness) * New breast soreness, night sweats, hot flashes * Sleep changes\u2014especially waking between 1\u20133am * Brain fog + feeling unlike yourself &amp;nbsp; Shop My Favorites * Shop My Page: https:\/\/shopmy.us\/drrenee\/shelves * Amazon Favorites:  https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/drreneewellenstein?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_2Q5HD01R6BW42HK05MSB * Supplement Dispensary: https:\/\/www.designsforhealth.com\/u\/drreneewellenstein *I do make a small commission from sales of the above products. &amp;nbsp; Book a Call Book your call here: https:\/\/www.drreneewellenstein.com\/work-with-me &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; DISCLAIMER: Keep in mind, I am not your doctor. I put this video out for educational and informational purposes only. It is not to be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have a specific medical concern, please consult your own personal doctor or healthcare professional. &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udd17 Connect with me on social media @DrReneeWellenstein for daily tips, updates, and more! \ud83d\udccc Helpful Links &amp;amp; Resource \ud83d\udca1 Work with me: https:\/\/www.drreneewellenstein.com\/work-with-me&amp;nbsp; \u2605 Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drreneewellenstein\/&amp;nbsp; \u2605 Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheLibidoologist&amp;nbsp; \u2605 TikTok:  https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@drreneewellenstein?is_from_webapp=1&amp;amp;sender_device=pc&amp;nbsp; \u2605 Pinterest: https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/drreneewellenstein\/&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Real Heal - Intimate Conversations with Holistic Health Experts","author_url":"https:\/\/www.drreneewellenstein.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40725520\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40725520"}