Everyone talks about hot flashes and night sweats. But what about the symptoms that make you wonder if you're just losing your mind?

You go to the doctor. You get labs done. You're told you're "fine." But you still don't feel like yourself—and nobody's giving you real answers.

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the lesser-known (but incredibly common) symptoms of perimenopause that too often get brushed off or misdiagnosed. These are the symptoms that leave women feeling dismissed, confused, and alone in a body that suddenly feels foreign.

I cover:

• Why hormone shifts can trigger heart palpitations (even when your labs are "normal")

• The surprising reason your mouth, lips, or tongue might burn

• How changes in estrogen affect your gums, oral health, and dental visits

• Why you might start hearing ringing in your ears (and no, it's not just stress)

• The deal with phantom smells like smoke, sewage, or burning wires

• What causes sudden changes in body odor (and why it's like puberty in reverse)

We also talk about how to rule out other causes—like low iron, B12, thyroid issues, or real dental problems—and why you always deserve a thorough work-up, even if your doctor shrugs it off.

Your symptoms are real. You're not overreacting. And you deserve real answers.

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