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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Have you been feeling unusually irritable, moody, or downright angry in the days leading up to your period? Perimenopause rage can feel overwhelming, especially when you don't understand why your emotions seem to be all over the place.

In this episode, Claudia Petrilli explains how fluctuating estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone may influence your mood during perimenopause, and why symptoms can become more unpredictable during this stage of life.

You'll learn how blood sugar, nutrition, stress, sleep, and nutrient deficiencies may contribute to mood swings, along with practical food and lifestyle changes that can help support your well-being. Claudia also discusses PMDD, when severe premenstrual symptoms may need further attention, and how hormone replacement therapy may fit into an individualized approach to managing symptoms.

If you feel like a different person before your period, this episode will help you better understand what may be happening in your body and explore ways to feel more like yourself again.

In this episode, we covered:

Mood swings in perimenopause
Hormone fluctuations that cause moodiness
The estrogen-serotonin connection
Why your food & lifestyle shouldn't be overlooked
PMDD in perimenopause
Steps to take to improve mood struggles

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Alternative Health

Nutrition

Health & Fitness

English

United States

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