Feeling enraged lately? Dr. Kameelah Phillips gives us the facts about perimenopausal mood swings — and gets personal about her own. (Red lipstick while listening is not mandatory, but highly encouraged!)

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Disclaimer: Information presented by Dr. Phillips does not constitute medical advice or medical care. All medical concerns should be discussed with your healthcare professional.

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Recommendations from the archive

Check out the other episodes in our perimenopause series:

• WTF Is Perimenopause?

• Painful Sex and Elusive Orgasms in Perimenopause

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Episode resources

• Dr. Kameelah Phillips is the founder of Calla Women’s Health in New York City

• Check out Dr. Phillips’s book, The Empowered Hysterectomy

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