Episode 7: Are We All In Perimenopause?

In this episode we discuss why perimenopause has become a major social media trend, the truth behind it, and where messaging can slide from empowerment into fear. We explore why women’s symptoms are often dismissed, while also noting broader stressors affecting millennial women’s health. We define menopause and perimenopause, outline typical ages and durations, and discuss how these conditions are diagnosed. We highlight which symptoms are most helpful in distinguishing perimenopause from other conditions discuss the dangers of anchoring on perimenopause for nonspecific symptoms. Finally, we discuss what the perimenopause movement has taught us as doctors and as Millennial women.01:49 Perimenopause Everywhere03:08 The Viral Claim Explained06:35 Why It Went Viral07:50 Women’s Health Neglected15:12 Millennial Women Unwell21:00 Girl Power and Burnout27:06 Nugget of Truth32:08 Menopause vs Perimenopause Basics34:22 Age Ranges and Reality Check35:53 Don’t Anchor on One Diagnosis36:49 Perimenopause Without Labs38:51 The Big Three Symptoms39:59 Lancet Study Reality Check43:34 Estrogen Risks and Telehealth46:10 Gatekeeping and Pellets51:28 When Labs Help Patients56:12 Clinician Lessons Learned59:32 Baseline Health and Risk Factors01:06:49 Niche Experts and Consumer Savvy01:11:17 Wrap Up and Disclaimer📖 Read the full episode summary, sources, and resources on our Substack: 👉www.theantisocialdoctors.com