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Perimenopause and hormone therapy: what you REALLY NEED to know.   This is PART TWO of my conversation with Dr. Stacy Sims. Episode 310 was PART ONE - get it here.   In this episode: Revisiting Zone 2 cardio and why it's not optimal for perimenopausal women (but great for men) - we talked a lot about this in Part 1! The average age of perimenopause and what to expect in terms of symptoms Introduction to hormone replacement therapy ... and why we're calling it "menopause hormone therapy" going forward What to do about loose skin and lack of muscle tone Treating vasomotor symptoms (eg hot flashes and night sweats) with SSRIs, antihistamines and metformin The possibility of using adaptogens to minimize symptoms Three things every woman should be doing RIGHT NOW   By understanding our options, finding the right support, and making lifestyle changes, we can navigate this phase with grace and vitality!  GET THE SHOW NOTES:  https://www.onairella.com/post/314-managing-perimenopause Didn't take notes, don't worry