Menopause in Her Early 40s: What She Wishes She Knew Sooner
In this episode of Menopause UnMuted, I’m joined by my friend Niki, who shares her experience navigating early perimenopause in her 30s and reaching menopause in her early 40s — a journey that is far less common, yet incredibly important to understand.
We talk openly about what it felt like to experience hormonal changes much earlier than expected, how confusing and isolating it can be, and what she wishes she had known at the time.
This conversation also dives into an important and often overlooked topic: brain health in midlife.
We discuss:
The role of estrogen in cognitive function and…
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