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The Period Party Podcast · EP. 137 · April 22, 2023

What’s Happening to Your Hormones During Perimenopause

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Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner and women’s health expert, and a force in the women’s health space. She’s the author of eight books, including her latest The Essential Oils Menopause Solution, which focuses on solutions for women in perimenopause and menopause. For the past ten years, she has lectured at wellness centers, conferences, and corporations on hormone health, essential oils, nutrition, and detoxification. She has been featured on Dr. Oz, Oprah Magazine, MindBodyGreen, and many publications. Mariza is also the host of the top-rated Essentially You Podcast, designed to empower women to become the CEO of their health.

In this episode, we talk about the three phases of perimenopause, what’s really happening with your hormones during perimenopause, how your lifestyle impacts the symptoms you experience, Mariza’s experience with postpartum during perimenopause, how you can start addressing the root cause of your symptoms, and so much more!

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Episode Highlights

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How Fix Your Period Supports Women in Perimenopause

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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?
Yes. Fix Your Period Premium includes a Hormone Replacement Therapy protocol covering the options available, how to have informed conversations with your doctor, and what to consider when exploring HRT as part of your perimenopause support strategy.
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