167: The Stages of Perimenopause and How to Support Yourself Through It

Most women don’t realize when they hit perimenopause and they have no idea how to support themselves through this transition or how to slow it down so they can still conceive. Perimenopause starts a lot sooner than you think and if we want to preserve our fertility we need to start support sooner rather than later. Tune in to learn more.==========STOP wasting time and grasping at straws. Let’s navigate your fertility journey together, so you can feel more confident and in control for this next BIG chapter of your life. Within the Fertility 101 membership, you'll join me - Dr. Jane, Naturopathic Doctor and a Natural Fertility expert, to learn how to optimize your hormones, improve egg quality and enhance your fertility naturally. JOIN HEREEvery month, Dr. Jane takes on 2 couples where she works with them 1:1 to identify and overcome the root cause of their infertility.APPLY TODAY⁠========== TakeawaysPerimenopause can start as early as 35 years old.Understanding your mother's menopause age can help predict your own.Hormonal changes during perimenopause can affect mood and sleep.It's possible to conceive during perimenopause with the right support.The decline in progesterone is one of the first signs of perimenopause.Estrogen levels can fluctuate wildly during perimenopause.Testing hormone levels can provide clarity on health status.Lifestyle changes can significantly impact hormonal health.Finding the right practitioner is crucial for support during this phase.HRT can be beneficial but should be approached with caution.Chapters00:00 Understanding Perimenopause05:13 Phases of Perimenopause: A Deep Dive16:50 Navigating Phase Three: The Transition to MenopauseConnect with Dr. Jane LevesqueWebsite - https://www.drjanelevesque.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjanelevesque/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrJaneLevesque/