This Is the Perimenopause Video Every Woman Should Watch | Empowering Midlife Wellness

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Perimenopause is often the most confusing — and least explained — phase of midlife. In this video, I walk you through everything you need to understand about perimenopause: what’s happening with your hormones, why symptoms can feel unpredictable, and how these changes affect your body, brain, and day-to-day life. I cover: ✨ What perimenopause actually is and when it typically begins ✨ How fluctuating estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone affect mood, sleep, energy, focus, weight, libido, and motivation ✨ Why symptoms can come and go — and why labs don’t always tell the full story ✨ The most common signs women experience (even the ones no one warned you about) ✨ Thoughtful, evidence-based solutions to help restore balance and improve quality of life Chapters: 00:00 Why perimenopause feels so confusing 00:42 What perimenopause actually is 03:55 The characteristics of perimenopause: estrogen dominance 11:07 The characteristics of perimenopause: progesterone decline 12:38 Skipped periods & how menopause is defined 14:31 Heavy bleeding: why it happens 15:12 Birth control pills for symptom control & IUD options 17:06 Endometrial ablation explained 18:39 Fibroids & surgical considerations 20:10 Fibroids & non-surgical treatment options 21:05 Other common perimenopause symptoms 21:53 Libido changes & testosterone’s role 25:10 Why hormone testing matters 30:09 Solutions: treatment options that help 39:17 Knowing when perimenopause ends 40:19 Why early guidance matters 41:56 Final thoughts & encouragement If you’ve been feeling “off,” overwhelmed, or unsure whether what you’re experiencing is normal — this video is meant to be a clear, grounding starting point. My goal is to help you understand your body, trust what you’re feeling, and know that real support does exist during these years. ✨ Perimenopause isn’t something you just have to push through. With the right knowledge and individualized care, you can feel steady, supported, and empowered again. 💻 Interested in booking an appointment? Click here: https://completemidlifewellnesscenter.com ✨ Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith is a Board-certified Gynecologist and Certified Menopause Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in women's health, specializing in women's midlife wellness hormonal optimization and sexual wellness. She is the founder of Complete Midlife Wellness Center in Houston TX, and author of “Sexually Woke- awaken the secrets to your best sex life in midlife and beyond”. She also hosts the popular podcast and YouTube channel “Empowering Midlife Wellness”. Earlier in her career, she founded Complete Women's Care Center, which became the largest all-female Ob/Gyn group in the country. Dr. Susan is the recipient of the Texas SuperDoctor award over 15 times, as well as a multiple time recipient of H-Texas magazine’s Top Doctor and Top Doctor for Women awards. She's also been chosen as one of Houston's “three best rated gynecologists” for multiple consecutive years Dr. Susan is also an ICF certified life and leadership coach, multiple time marathoner and IronMan triathlete, and a mother of three young adults. 🫴 Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3guuEg4 Facebook: https://bit.ly/300hzbW Podcast: https://apple.co/3ePe5NJ TikTok: https://bit.ly/3VaLBAW 👀 Learn more about me: https://drsusan.com/ ❗ DISCLAIMER Content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions you have regarding a medical or mental health condition, and before undertaking any diet, dietary supplement, exercise, or other health program.