# PERIMENOPAUSE DIARIES: My first symptoms, HRT journey, and what I wish I knew sooner

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Podcast: [LATE BLOOMERS](https://stenobird.com/podcast/late-bloomers-7152854)
Published: 2026-04-29T00:43:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8895238
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Duration seconds: 2063

## Resource

In this episode of LATE BLOOMERS, Rox opens up about her perimenopause journey — from her very first symptoms at to recently starting HRT. She talks honestly about the brain fog that felt like being underwater, the exhaustion nothing could fix, and the moment she was convinced her life was over. They unpack why perimenopause hits ADHD women harder, why nobody warned us this was coming, and the year Rox left her HRT unopened in the cupboard out of fear. Plus the male doctor who tried to talk her out of taking it. Then comes the turnaround. Eight weeks into HRT, Rox describes getting her life back — her sleep, her energy, her confidence, her creativity. If you've been feeling weird in your body and wondering what's wrong with you, this one is for you. 20% off Loop Earplugs: ⁠ https://www.loopearplugs.com/pages/lp-adhdlove ⁠

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