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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:Three things every woman should be doing RIGHT NOWRevisiting 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 symptomsIntroduction to hormone replacement therapy ... now "menopause hormone therapy" What to do about loose skin and lack of muscle toneTreating vasomotor symptoms (eg hot flashes and night sweats) with SSRIs, antihistamines and metforminThe possibility of using adaptogens to minimize symptomsBy understanding our options, finding the right support, and making lifestyle changes, we can navigate this phase with grace and vitality! SHOW NOTES:  https://www.onairella.com/post/314-managing-perimenopauseDidn't take notes, don't worry, I did! You can get FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIP