Ep 87. Perimenopause, Hormones & HRT in Saudi: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr. May & Dr. Laura

Brain fog. Mood swings. Poor sleep. Fatigue. Sound familiar?Many women assume it's simply stress, a busy season of life or just part of getting older. But what if it's something more?In this episode of Saudi Life: Unpacked, Frankie is joined by Dr. May and Dr. Laura from Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital to unpack one of the biggest conversations in women's health today: perimenopause, menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).Together, they discuss the symptoms women often dismiss, why awareness around perimenopause is growing, what HRT actually is, and how women's healthcare in Saudi Arabia is evolving to better support women at every stage of life.Whether you're in your 30s, 40s or beyond, this episode is packed with expert advice to help you better understand your hormones, advocate for your health, and realise you don't have to "just put up with it."SHOW NOTESWhat is perimenopause?Early signs and symptoms to watch forPerimenopause vs menopauseIs it stress, burnout or hormones?Understanding HRT and who it's forWomen's healthcare in Saudi ArabiaPreventative health checks every woman should bookVitamins and supplements that support hormone healthLifestyle changes that make a differenceGLP-1 medications and women's healthFertility, hormones and ageingWhy you don't have to "just put up with it"How to advocate for your healthExpert advice from Dr. May & Dr. LauraPRODUCTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:Fem Fresh – Intimate WashFem Fresh – Intimate WipesVitamin DVitamin B12MagnesiumOmega-3 SupplementsStay Connected:📍 Follow @saudilifeunpacked for updates, resources weekly episodes.