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The perimenopause moment

July 26, 2026·30 min·5-min readnarrativehealth
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Perimenopause, the often misunderstood and under-discussed transition before menopause, is a complex physiological shift affecting women for years—sometimes decades—yet remains poorly addressed in mainstream medicine. The episode argues that with better education, open dialogue, and evide

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Heather Hirsch

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Amy SibylHeather HirschElizabeth Komen

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Women's Health Initiative study

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BiohackingFact CheckHormonesLongevityMental HealthWomens Health

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