EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 42 MIN
Perimenopause Starts Earlier Than You Think
from Peptides and Longevity: Redefining Aging and Transforming Health with Dr. Kent Holtorf · host Kent Holtorf, MD
Perimenopause can feel like your body and emotions have suddenly turned against you. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Jen Pfleghaar explains why progesterone declines first, why estrogen becomes erratic, and how stress, toxins, and insulin resistance can drive anxiety, weight gain, libido changes, and skin issues years before menopause.Jen Pfleghaar, DO, ABOIMWebsite: pflegmed.com/dr-jenInstagram: instagram.com/integrativedrmomLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjenpfleghaar/🎧 The Integrative Health Podcast with Dr. Jen Explore the root causes of fatigue, hormone imbalance, and chronic illness—with a functional medicine doctor who helps patients take their health back:Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsListen on BuzzsproutListen on iHeart RadioVisit www.integrativepeptides.com and use the code PODLIFE to get 10% off your first purchase.Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6AProduced by DrTalkshttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
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Perimenopause can feel like your body and emotions have suddenly turned against you. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Jen Pfleghaar explains why progesterone declines first, why estrogen becomes erratic, and how stress, toxins, and insulin resistance can drive anxiety, weight gain, libido changes, and skin issues years before menopause.Jen Pfleghaar, DO, ABOIMWebsite: pflegmed.com/dr-jenInstagram: instagram.com/integrativedrmomLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjenpfleghaar/🎧 The Integrative Health Podcast with Dr. Jen Explore the root causes of fatigue, hormone imbalance, and chronic illness—with a functional medicine doctor who helps patients take their health back:Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsListen on BuzzsproutListen on iHeart RadioVisit www.integrativepeptides.com and use the code PODLIFE to get 10% off your first purchase.Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6AProduced by DrTalkshttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
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