**Could it be perimenopause - even if you're still having regular periods? Here's what every woman should know.**
Perimenopause can begin years before menopause and the first signs aren't always the ones we expect. Anxiety, brainfog, poor sleep, mood changes and feeling unlike yourself can easily be blamed on stress, work or simply having too much going on.
In this MenoPositive Essential, Lisa Jedan is joined by perimenopause and menopause specialist Dr Shahzadi Harper for a practical guide to understanding what's happening to your body and more importantly, what you can do about it.
**In this episode:**
· The early signs and symptoms of perimenopause - and when they can begin
· Why anxiety, brain fog, poor sleep and mood changes can be mistaken for stress
· HRT: when to consider it, common misconceptions and the conversation around breast cancer risk
· Weight and metabolism in perimenopause, including GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic
Shahzadi also explains when to speak to your doctor and why women should start understanding hormonal health beforethey think they need to.
**Resources:**
The Perimenopause Solution by Dr. Shahzadi Harper and Emma Bardwell
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