Can we actually predict when we go into menopause? Is there any kind of test we can use to see how far or close we are to our final menstrual period? Should we be testing anything at all?

We cover:

How long does perimenopause last and what's actually happening in each phase of that transition
The new testing technology that tracks your hormones over time instead of just giving you one snapshot
Why symptoms like anxiety, weight gain, and poor sleep might be perimenopause even when your labs look fine
How to have a better conversation with your doctor and the specific questions to ask to find out if they actually know their stuff
Why a whole body approach to this transition could be the key to protecting your heart, bones, and brain long term

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Past episode: Racial Differences In Menopause https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/racial-differences-in-menopause-why-some-women-suffer/id1531105768?i=1000748892632

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