Navigating Perimenopause: Real Talk on Hormones, Heart Health, and Resilience for Women in Midlife

Welcome back to Infinite Health! In today’s episode, interventional cardiologist Dr. Arasi Maran dives into a topic affecting millions of women, yet often hidden in plain sight: the midlife transition, perimenopause, and menopause. Dr. Arasi Maran breaks down why women in their 40s and 50s experience symptoms like exhaustion, sleep disruption, anxiety, mood changes, and unexplained weight gain, symptoms that too often get dismissed as “just stress.”She explores what’s really happening inside a woman’s body during this transition, from fluctuating hormones to the profound impact on cardiovascular and bone health. Along the way, they shed light on overlooked symptoms, debunk myths around weight gain, discuss the crucial role of muscle-building, and examine the latest evidence on hormone therapy. Plus, they take a global look at women’s health, comparing the midlife experience in places like India to the West.If you’re ready for practical advice and empowering science-based insight about thriving through life’s changes, this episode is for you. Let’s dive in!00:00 Discussing women's health issues06:23 Understanding perimenopause symptoms in your 40s14:22 Dealing with hormone-related symptoms16:02 Recognizing physical signs and symptoms22:03 Impact of estrogen loss after 4029:37 Preventative weight training habits36:28 Hormones impact hunger and diet40:00 Hormone therapy and cardiovascular health43:26 Considering hormone replacement therapy49:20 Sleep tracking and HRV apps discussion57:16 Understanding midlife biological changes01:00:31 Discussing menopause and aging stigma