Untreated Perimenopause Almost Cost Me My Life... So We Talk About It Now, Together.

We talk about periods.We talk about puberty.But no one really talks about what happens next.In this episode of Between Us Mother Daughter UNFILTERED, Zeynep shares her experience with untreated perimenopause; what it actually felt like, what was missed, and how quickly things spiraled without answers.What started as irregular cycles turned into constant bleeding for 10+ months straight which then led to extreme issues and a body that no longer felt like her own. After months of being dismissed and told everything was “normal,” the reality turned out to be far more serious.Tara Khaleesi shares what it was like watching it unfold as a daughter; the confusion, the fear, and what she understands now that she didn’t then.Tom joins back to give the male perspective this time on perimenopause; what it looks like from the outside when you don’t understand what’s happening, and why awareness and communication matter more than ever.This is not about fear.This is about awareness.Because untreated perimenopause doesn’t have to become a crisis; but without understanding, it can.And that’s exactly why we talk about it now… together.KEY TAKEAWAYSPerimenopause is the hormonal transition before menopause and can last for years. Symptoms go beyond physical; they affect mood, sleep, and mental clarity:Hormone levels fluctuate unpredictably, not in a straight lineMany women are dismissed or misdiagnosed during this phaseSevere symptoms can escalate when left untreatedAwareness, early recognition, and support can change everythingIf this episode helped you understand something you’ve been feeling, share it with someone who needs to hear it.Stay UNFILTERED.Click Here to Send Us a TextSupport the showSTAY CONNECTED:Instagram:@betweenus_unfilteredTikTok: @betweenus_unfilteredYouTube: @betweenus_unfilteredFacebook: @betweenusmdunfilteredLinkedIn: @betwenusunfiltered