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The Period Party Podcast · EP. 313 · November 12, 2023

One Woman’s Journey Through Early Menopause

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Adele Johnston is on a mission to make menopause mainstream. A world-leading and highly sought-after menopause expert, Adele is committed to breaking down female health taboos, helping women navigate their menopause experience with vibrancy and positivity, and training workplaces to offer greater support to their people and clients. Adele’s journey, professional expertise, and mission to shed more light on what’s normal concerning perimenopause and menopause will undoubtedly inspire, educate, and empower you.

In this episode, Adele and I talk about her rocky journey with early perimenopause, the challenges she faced in getting diagnosed, challenges associated with hormone testing and hormone replacement therapy, why we need to have more open conversations about menopause, the need for self-care, and so much more. Be sure to check out part two of the interview next week, when we’ll dive into what it looks like to take a holistic approach to menopause. Enjoy the episode!

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Resources Mentioned

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from this episode — and how Fix Your Period can help.

What is perimenopause?
Perimenopause is the hormonal transition phase leading up to menopause — typically beginning in the mid-to-late 40s, though it can start earlier. It's characterised by fluctuating and eventually declining estrogen and progesterone levels, leading to irregular cycles, hot flashes, sleep disruption, mood changes, and other symptoms. Perimenopause can last 4–10 years.
What are the first signs of perimenopause?
Early signs include cycle changes (shorter or longer cycles, skipped periods), worsening PMS, sleep disruption, new or increased anxiety, mood changes, brain fog, and — eventually — hot flashes and night sweats. Progesterone typically begins declining before estrogen, which is why PMS and sleep issues are often the first symptoms.
What drives perimenopausal symptoms?
Perimenopausal symptoms are driven primarily by the erratic fluctuation and eventual decline of estrogen and progesterone. Declining estrogen reduces insulin sensitivity, making blood sugar dysregulation more likely. Declining progesterone affects sleep, mood, and anxiety. The degree of symptom severity is influenced by underlying hormonal health going into the transition.
Is Fix Your Period right for women in perimenopause?
Absolutely. Fix Your Period's free assessment gives you personalised results based on your current symptoms. Fix Your Period Premium unlocks multiple perimenopause-specific protocols, Nicole's Period Pillars education, and Nicole.AI — all tailored to support women through this hormonal transition.
Does Fix Your Period cover HRT for perimenopause?
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