The “In-Between” Stage: Perimenopause vs Menopause Explained | HRT, Symptoms & Solutions

Progress Your Health Podcast

The “In-Between” Stage: Perimenopause vs Menopause Explained | HRT, Symptoms & Solutions | PYHP 182

Sep 08 2025 | 00:22:47

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Show Notes

Are you stuck in the in-between—not fully in perimenopause, but not quite in menopause either? In this episode, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki from Progress Your Health dive deep into the gray area of women’s health that often gets overlooked. We cover: ✅ The most common in-betweener symptoms (hot flashes, brain fog, low libido, weight gain, hair & skin changes, sleep problems). ✅ Why the in-between phase is often the most challenging and overlooked in women’s health. ✅ How HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) and bioidentical hormones may help—and when to be cautious with estrogen. ✅ Lifestyle, supplementation, and

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