Signs of Perimenopause You're Ignoring (And Why Doctors Keep Missing Them)

Most women don’t realise they’re in perimenopause.They just know something feels… off.The weight gain suddenly hits differently. The anxiety feels unfamiliar. The brain fog, the exhaustion, the mood swings, the irregular periods.And more often than not, they’re told: “Your tests are normal.”In this episode of The Gayu Lewis Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Rajul Matkar, a functional gynaecologist specialising in perimenopause, hormones, metabolic health, and root-cause women’s healthcare.We unpack what’s actually happening during perimenopause, why so many women feel dismissed, and why symptoms like weight gain, poor sleep, anxiety, and brain fog are far more connected than most people realise.We also dive into: • The early signs of perimenopause most women miss • Why perimenopause can begin in your late 30s or early 40s • The connection between hormones, gut health, and metabolism • Why “normal” lab results don’t always mean optimal health • What causes perimenopause anxiety and mood changes • Why losing weight in perimenopause suddenly feels harder • The truth about brain fog and cognitive changes in midlife • How functional gynaecology approaches women’s hormones differently • What women can start doing right now to better support their bodiesIf you’ve ever felt like your body changed overnight and nobody could explain why — this episode is for you.Because perimenopause is not “just ageing.” And women deserve better answers.Follow The Gayu Lewis Podcast for more conversations on menopause, perimenopause, women’s health, hormones, midlife wellness, nutrition, longevity, and integrative women’s healthcare.Until next time… Menopause — why pause, let’s play.Connect with Gayu lewis:Instagram: gayulewisofficialLinkedIn: gayulewisWebsite: www.gayulewis.comDon’t forget to like, comment, and share this video with your friends.MENOPAUSE ...WHY PAUSE? LET'S PLAY!!!