98 | When “Normal” Labs Lie: What Doctors Miss About Hormones in Perimenopause & Menopause [What I Wish I Knew Series]

Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Ever been told, “Your labs are normal,” but you just know something isn’t right? 🙋🏼‍♀️Yeah, same.:< Turns out 80% of midlife women experience symptoms like fatigue, hot flashes, and weight gain, yet only 25% of us are ever diagnosed with a hormonal imbalance! In today’s episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on why your bloodwork may not be telling you the whole story… and the sneaky role inflammation plays in hormone balance. In this episode, I‘ll address your most commonly asked questions, including: ✅ What happens to my hormones during perimenopause? ✅ How do I know if my hormones are out of balance? ✅ Why do doctors say my labs are normal when I feel awful? ✅ How does inflammation mess with my hormones? ✅ Why am I so tired all the time if my bloodwork is normal? ✅ Why do my symptoms change week to week during perimenopause? ✅ How can I tell if it’s my hormones or something else causing symptoms? If you’re tired of being dismissed by doctors or struggling with unexplained symptoms, this episode is for you! — NEXT STEPS: Reboot your energy, balance your mood, and move the scale on stubborn weight gain! Apply for my Master Your Midlife Hormones program: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesnow — [“WHAT I WISH I KNEW AT 40”] 97 | When Anxiety, Anger, or Depression Is a Hormone Imbalance in Disguise: https://pod.fo/e/33d3f1 96 | 5 Perimenopause Symptoms I Ignored at 40…And Why You Shouldn’t: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz — RESOURCES: Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Weekly hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips I don’t share anywhere else!: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/ Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter Record a Question to Be Answered on the Pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife — *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.