The Menopause Transition: From Perimenopause Through Postmenopause

#bhrt #hormones #supplements #health #functionalmedicine #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth She's 41, her periods are still regular, and her doctor says she's too young for hormone issues. She isn't — and most of what she's been told about the transition is wrong.In this episode, Dr. Nickie Lovat (MD, PhD, Pharmacology and Therapeutics) and Nichole Jackson-Lind, NP, map the entire menopause transition — from perimenopause through postmenopause — and clear up the misconceptions women hear at every stage. You'll learn why estrogen runs high in perimenopause (not low), why progesterone is actually the first hormone to fall, why FSH testing is unreliable and the diagnosis should stay clinical, and why hot flashes can paradoxically worsen when estrogen is added too early. We cover where HRT actually fits at each stage — including why perimenopause is often a progesterone story, not an estrogen one — plus the lifestyle and non-hormonal options that genuinely help.Wherever you are in the transition, help exists. If your symptoms started before 45, or it's been 12 months without a period, this episode is for you. This Podcast is education, not medical advice.https://www.fireflymedical.net https://www.balanceddose.com @fireflymedicalhttps://www.fireflymedical.net https://www.balanceddose.com @fireflymedical