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Under the Hood
The biology. Simply. What's actually happening and why.
Under the Hood
What is perimenopause, actually?
The plain-English version — hormones, stages, how long it lasts.
5 minute read Under the HoodWhat estrogen actually does
It's in your brain, bones, gut, skin. Not just reproduction.
5 minute read Under the HoodWhat progesterone does
The calming hormone. It drops first — and that's why sleep and anxiety change before anything else.
5 minute read Under the HoodPerimenopause vs menopause
One is a decade. The other is a single day. Getting this straight changes how you get treated.
4 minute read Under the HoodEarly vs late perimenopause
Two different stages, two different experiences. Here's how to tell where you are.
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