14. The One Where Perimenopause Comes Sooner Than You Think

Women often think they’re too young to be in perimenopause (or told as much by their doctor) so they often miss those early signs of hormonal changes. Long before your period changes, you might notice raging PMS or waking up at 3am for no reason. In this episode, Dr. Sarah talks about how to know if you’re in perimenopause, what tests can be helpful and which to skip, and what’s happening hormonally over the different stages of perimenopause and how that impacts your mood, energy and menstrual cycle. Key takeaways: Perimenopause is a phase of big hormonal changes that lasts an average of 4 years (but can last up to a decade!)Most women will enter perimenopause in their 40’s but it can start as early as 35How to manage the irregular and often heavy periods in perimenopauseDid this episode make you realise that you might be in perimenopause, and now you’re wondering what to do next? If you’re ready to more fully understand what the heck is happening to your hormones in your 40s, and what you can do to boost your mood and energy and support your hormones, check out my Forty & Fatigued Masterclass. I created it for women aged 38-49 as your Perimenopause 101 crash course so you can confidently care for your changing body. Learn more at fatiguefixer.ca/forty/.Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur is a Naturopathic Doctor, mom, and fatigue fixer who’s on a mission to help women fix their fatigue and get the health care they deserve. You can find her talking about all things fatigue on Instagram @sarahvadeboncoeur and learn more about her services at www.drsarahv.ca.The Fatigue Fixer is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com/