Perimenopause Simplified

By Claudia PetrilliAlternative Health Health & Fitness Nutrition

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Perimenopause Simplified episodes

June 19, 202421. Why You Need Boundaries in Perimenopause
In this episode, we covered:

What are boundaries?

Why we need boundaries in perimenopause

Examples of leaky boundaries

The formula for loving boundaries

Energy leaks you may not be aware you have

Why you might have leaky boundaries

How to start putting boundaries into place

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18 min
June 12, 202420. Building Resilience in Perimenopause
In this episode, we covered:

Why you need to build this "muscle" in perimenopause

The many challenges that come in this stage of life

What we can and cannot control in life

The choices we get to make

What to do when life throws curveballs at you

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LISTEN TO EPISODE 13: Stress & Perimenopause: What's the Connection? To Connect with Claudia Petrilli:
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June 05, 202419. Crazy Perimenopause Periods: What's the Deal?
Episode Description
In this episode, we covered:

Common period and cycle changes in perimenopause

Uterine fibroids, polyps, endometriosis and adenomyosis

Is it estrogen dominance or progesterone deficiency?

Can you "regulate" your periods in perimenopause?

What's behind painful & heavy periods?

How your gut is tied to your periods

7 ways to improve perimenopause periods

Supplements I recommend for heavy/painful periods

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SOURCES:
https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/irregularities

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9717552

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6901331/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4818825/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6473414/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6994343/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499959/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7924872/

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0049744&fbclid=IwAR2IXQnDSVyqtfCBV-bD4XDtI6e44kG5q47DBWCzufLGQoejr4WYW0EcrUY

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16117603/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0965229918307969?via%3Dihub
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19 min
May 29, 202418. The Perimenopause Diet I Recommend
In this episode, we covered:

3 food "rules" I recommend for perimenopause

Why you need protein, fat and carbs

How much you need of each macronutrient

To fast or not to fast?

How often should you eat?

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Sources:
https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj-2023-075354

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6835660/

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-reasons-to-eat-more-protein

https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/metabolism/fat

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8878406/

https://journals.lww.com/nutritiontodayonline/fulltext/2019/05000/optimizing_dietary_protein_for_lifelong_bone.5.aspx

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3680567/
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21 min
May 22, 202417. Can You Lose Weight in Perimenopause?
In this episode, we covered:

Hormone changes that affect your weight

Why stress is a huge culprit of weight gain

Is it "estrogen dominance" or progesterone deficiency?

'Hunger' and 'satiety' hormones that get overlooked

How our client Aleah lost 17 pounds!

The one macronutrient you need to track

Why your gut plays a massive role in your weight

Why you need to LHS (lift heavy sh*t)

What I do to avoid "bulking up"

How I track my steps

Sources:

https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/ob-gyn/ur-medicine-menopause-and-womens-health/menopause-blog/may-2015/what-does-estrogen-have-to-do-with-belly-fat.aspx

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16353426/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25926512/

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41579-023-00888-0

https://arcr.niaaa.nih.gov/volume/38/2/alcohol-and-gut-derived-inflammation

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/strength-training-time-benefits/

Oura Ring

Walking Pad
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20 min
May 15, 202416. What to Expect When Starting Hormone Replacement Therapy
In this episode, we covered:

How to find an HRT provider

Different deliveries of hormone replacement therapy

Why hormone injections and pellets are not recommended

Side effects of hormone replacement therapy

Progesterone hormone replacement therapy

Estrogen hormone replacement therapy

Testosterone & DHEA hormone replacement therapy

Sources:

Women's International Pharmacy

Institute of Bioidentical Medicine (IOBIM)-trained providers

The Academy for Preventive and Innovative Medicine (Worldlink Medical)

Institute for Functional Medicine

Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP

Dr. Phyllis Bronson

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24 min
May 08, 202415. Hormone Replacement Therapy: What To Know!
In this episode, we covered:

Ramifications of low hormones

Health benefits of replacing hormones

Different terms for hormone replacement therapy

Difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones

Fears about hormone replacement therapy

Women's Health Initiative Study

Contraindications for HRT

Over-the-counter hormones vs. prescription

FDA-approved vs. compounded

In last week's episode, I shared my journey with hormone replacement therapy and why I use it. If you haven't listened to that, I highly recommend you go back and do so.

Today, I want to dive a bit deeper into hormone replacement therapy, because there's a lot of controversy around it.

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Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6780820/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6683316/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7475284/

https://www.womensinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Female-Hormone-Chart.pdf

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5415400/

Dr Corinne Menn

Dr. Daved Rosensweet

Estrogen Matters Book

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22 min
May 01, 202414. Why I Started Hormone Replacement Therapy
In this episode, we covered:

A common misconception about HRT

My hormone health over the years

The symptoms I experienced in my mid-late 30s

Why I'm an advocate for hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Why I addressed thyroid hormones first

My journey with hormone replacement therapy

Benefits I experienced and side effects

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Sources:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31540401/

https://www.balance-menopause.com/menopause-library/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt-the-basics-factsheet/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7475284/

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/20533691211039151

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7447675/
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15 min
April 24, 202413. Stress & Perimenopause: What's the Connection?
In this episode, we covered:

How stress affects perimenopause

Symptoms associated with stress

What happens when ovaries slow down

How stress affects bodily functions

Obvious and not-so-obvious stressors

Steps to put into place to mitigate stress

Mentioned in this episode:
Meditation app: Insight Timer

Hydration packets: Cure (use code: healthcoachclaudia)

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Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4666866/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7840006/

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1323743/full

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22 min
April 17, 202412. Anxiety: A Common Symptom of Perimenopause
In this episode, we covered:

Anxiety in perimenopause

Hormone changes that cause anxiety

Why progesterone is your best friend

What to know about copper

Vital food & lifestyle changes to make

Some supplements to consider

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Sources:
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/the-latest/mood-changes-during-perimenopause-are-real-heres-what-to-know

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/any-anxiety-disorder

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/womens-health-topics/women-and-anxiety

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10086901/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10517880/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8080935/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9577631/

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-statistics/digestive-diseases

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4872422/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0278262602005304

Claudia Petrilli is a Functional Health Coach, Integrative Nutrition Coach, Women's Health Educator, and creator of The Hormone Rescue program. Having experienced debilitating periods, digestive issues, a sluggish thyroid, a pituitary tumor, and perimenopause symptoms in her late 30s, she knows exactly what it's like to get dismissed by doctors and spend years searching for answers.
After making the decision to advocate for her health years ago and investing in her education, she changed her life. Now, she's changing the lives of countless women by teaching them to advocate for themselves and improve their hormone health, so they can feel and look their best -- in their 40s and beyond! When she's not digging into client cases and learning about women's health, you'll find Claudia with her life partner of 15 years, Mike, and their rescue pup, Dawson, the love of their life. To connect with Claudia Petrilli:
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17 min