If you feel like something is off, perhaps it is feelings of being tired all the time or extreme fatigue, incontinence or vaginal atrophy, hot flashes, sudden allergies, moodiness or night sweats, these are all menopause symptoms or perimenopause symptoms.

We don’t talk about it publicly enough so oftentimes we women don’t know what is wrong with us when it does happen, generally after 40s or after 50s. But signs of early menopause can start to happen in your thirties!


Perimenopause is the period prior to menopause or postmenopause. It’s time we change the conversation. There is nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed about. This will happen to every woman. Some women have forced into menopause because of an illness or cancer. Others it will happen naturally but when it’s happening, it doesn’t feel natural at all.


There are treatments like HRT (hormone replacement therapy) that has been shown to be effective. Its risks were debunked years ago but many women still believe that it can cause cancer.

There are many natural ways to combat the symptoms associated with perimenopause.

The belly weight gain is one that is often a source of frustration for many perimenopausal women. Rachael talks about how to lose the extra pounds as well as other lifestyle adjustments we can make to reduce the severity of the symptoms.


Dr. Rachael Van Pelt is a healthspan scientist and healthspan coach. She has studied Aging and Women’s Health for the past 25 years. After completing her PhD and postdoctoral training in the Integrated Physiology of Aging, she lead clinical trials at the University of Colorado School of Medicine for 17 years. Throughout that time, her laboratory was continuously funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct research on aging, women’s health, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hormones, and memory decline. She worked as a principal investigator or co-investigator on more than 13 major grants, published more than 50 papers in high-ranking peer-reviewed journals, and presented at least 50 invited lectures. In 2017, she left academia to pursue her passion for promoting the art and science of mastering healthspan to those who are ready to play the ultimate long game. Today she helps women take back their bodies, energy and strength mid-life and step powerfully into their next act.


RECOMMENDED READING

Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too By Amanda Thebe
https://amzn.to/3491eRU


Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women's Well-Being and Lengthen Their Lives -- Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer By Carol Tavris and Avrum Bluming
https://amzn.to/3jdo9zN


Rachael’s website https://www.rachaelvanpelt.com


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