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Stress & Perimenopause: What’s the Connection?

13. Stress & Perimenopause: What’s the Connection?

We're living in a fast-paced, high stress world, with lots of competing demands for our attention, time and energy, coupled with the stress we sometimes *unknowingly* place on ourselves. Our body’s fight or flight response is constantly being activated, so I want to dive into the stress + perimenopause connection.

Anxiety: A Common Symptom of Perimenopause

12. Anxiety: A Common Symptom of Perimenopause

In this episode I’m covering another very common symptom that women struggle with as their hormones decline: anxiety. Women are about twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and take anti-anxiety medications. About 15% to 50% of perimenopausal women may experience anxiety, often accompanied by depression, insomnia, and forgetfulness.

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