Perimenopause SOS! Understanding STAGE 1 Symptoms & Feeling Your Best

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I walk you through everything you need to know about stage one of perimenopause—what it actually is, how it’s defined, and the real-life symptoms I see every day in women (and have experienced myself). We talk about what your lab work might show, why your cycles are starting to shift, and how to spot early hormone changes before things get more intense. In this episode, you’ll learn: What stage one of perimenopause actually means (and how it’s defined by the STRAW criteria) How small shifts in your cycle can be early signs of perimenopause What your labs might show with progesterone, estrogen, and FSH Symptoms I see all the time in early perimenopause—from sleep issues to brain fog to mood changes Uncommon signs like itchy ears, phantom smells, and joint pain Why alcohol might suddenly hit differently How to support your body with nutrition, movement, and community Why this is the perfect time to start building habits that support long-term health   FREE GUIDES:   Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet:  https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101  The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist   The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom    Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause    LETS CONNECT:    Website: www.drcarriejones.com    Newsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter    IG: dr.carriejones     TikTok: @drcarriejones ==========   Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.  

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Welcome to Hello Hormones with me, Dr. Carrie Jones! A podcast where we explore how to make friends with our hormones so we can survive—and thrive—through our 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond! I’m Dr. Carrie Jones—a holistic functional medicine doctor, hormone nerd, and women’s health advocate who’s spent over 20 years helping women understand their bodies and navigate all the twists and turns of hormone changes. I’ve seen it all—from the frustrating weight gain and brain fog to the mood swings, low libido, crazy periods, and sleep that just won’t cooperate. Whether you’re pre-, peri-, or postmenopausal—or just a woman dealing with the chaos of hormonal imbalances—you’re in the right place. Because understanding your hormones doesn’t have to feel like herding cats—and your mood swings, fatigue, or weird symptoms? They’re not just “in your head.” So let’s decode the science, ditch the confusion, and help you feel like yourself again. You bring the symptoms, I’ll bring the science—and let’s get you the solutions together.