Perimenopause Potpourri 3 - Health Updates: Hormones, Brain Fog, Pelvic Floor Therapy, GLP-1s & Real Life

What's really happening during perimenopause? In this potpourri episode, I'm sharing personal health updates, discussing common perimenopause symptoms, exploring conversations around hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and GLP-1 medications, and giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what's coming next for Menobodies.If you've been struggling with brain fog, constipation, pelvic floor issues, stress, or wondering if your hormones are changing, this episode is for you. 💜✨ In This Episode💪 My Perimenopause Health Journey🎉 Graduating from pelvic floor physical therapy🏃‍♀️ Why constipation and pelvic floor dysfunction may have contributed to bladder leakage during a recent run🩸 Navigating discouraging bloodwork and why finding answers during perimenopause isn't always straightforward🥗 Reflecting on supplements, healthier eating habits, and learning what works for my body🩺 Preparing for an upcoming colonoscopy and the importance of preventive health screenings🧠 Common Perimenopause Symptoms We're All Talking AboutI'm hearing the same experiences from so many women:🤔 Brain fog and forgetting words💬 Losing your train of thought mid-conversation🙈 Feeling like you need to apologize for memory lapses😮‍💨 Increased stress and feeling overwhelmed by everyday lifeIf this sounds familiar, you're definitely not alone.🌸 Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Estrogen, Progesterone & TestosteroneWe're discussing:💗 The roles of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone🩺 Why many women with a uterus are prescribed progesterone alongside estrogen💪 Potential benefits and considerations of testosterone therapy📚 Why hormone therapy should always be personalized with your healthcare provider💉 GLP-1 Medications: More Than Weight Loss?GLP-1 medications are becoming one of the biggest conversations in women's health.We'll talk about emerging research on:❤️ Heart health🩺 Cholesterol and blood pressure🧠 Brain health and cognitive function😊 Mood and inflammation🍽️ Their original role in treating diabetesI'm continuing to research this topic and look forward to sharing more in future episodes.💧 Coming Soon on MenobodiesI'm currently researching:ElectrolytesMagnesium, sodium, and potassium balanceChoosing quality electrolyte supplementsMy personal supplement recommendations and experiences🎤 Plus, my interview with a pelvic floor physical therapist is coming later this month—you won't want to miss it!🌟 Menobodies UpdatesBehind the scenes, exciting things are happening!📸 A new brand photo shoot is complete.💻 The Menobodies website is getting closer to launch.📚 I'm creating educational resources for women navigating perimenopause and for therapists who want to better support their clients during this stage of life.Thank you for your patience—it's all coming together!😂 Life Happens...Just days after recording an episode about mental load and how women often carry the invisible work of managing home and family, I managed to injure my finger with an electric hedge trimmer. 😬✂️Nine stitches later, I'm doing just fine—but it reminded me that life keeps throwing unexpected challenges our way.Whether it's a sick child, a pet emergency, car trouble, an injury, or simply one more thing on your never-ending to-do list, it's okay to feel both grateful and overwhelmed.💜 You're not failing. You're navigating real life.🔑 KeywordsPerimenopause • Menopause • Women's Health • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) • Estrogen • Progesterone • Testosterone • Brain Fog • Pelvic Floor Therapy • Urinary Leakage • Constipation • GLP-1 Medications • Hormone Health • Mental Load • Midlife Women's Health • Wellness • Menobodies PodcastConnect with Beth:💌 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram & Facebook: @menobodies🌐 Website: https://www.bethlohman.com/🗞️Newsletter:subscribe here