{"podcast":{"title":"Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones","slug":"hello-hormones-with-dr-carrie-jones-7333411","podcast_index_feed_id":7333411,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/579540/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/579540","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/2/8/d/a/28da4be36c38a49cd959afa2a1bf1c87/CHELSEA-VER2.png","author":"Chelsea Morrow","episode_count":61,"summary":"Welcome to Hello Hormones with me, Dr. Carrie Jones! A podcast where we explore how to make friends with our hormones so we can survive—and thrive—through our 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond! I'm Dr. Carrie Jones—a holistic functional medicine doctor, hormone nerd, and women's health advocate who's spent over 20 years helping women understand their bodies and navigate all the twists and turns of hormone changes. I've seen it all—from the frustrating weight gain and brain fog to the mood swings, low libido, crazy periods, and sleep that just won't cooperate. Whether you're pre-, peri-, or postmenopausal—or just a woman dealing with the chaos of hormonal imbalances—you're in the right place. Because understanding your hormones doesn't have to feel like herding cats—and your mood swings, fatigue, or weird symptoms? They're not just \"in your head.\" So let's decode the science, ditch the confusion, and help you feel like yourself again. You bring the symptoms, I'll bring the science—and let's get you the solutions together.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-09T18:18:43.736504+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hello-hormones-with-dr-carrie-jones-7333411"},"episode":{"title":"How Long Perimenopause Really Lasts, Early vs Late Stages And Period Changes","slug":"how-long-perimenopause-really-lasts-early-vs-late-stages-and-period-changes","published_at":"2026-02-24T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hello-hormones-with-dr-carrie-jones-7333411/how-long-perimenopause-really-lasts-early-vs-late-stages-and-period-changes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hello-hormones-with-dr-carrie-jones-7333411","url":"https://54c17651-b998-4423-8fb3-0961ba8b4fb9.libsyn.com/how-long-perimenopause-really-lasts-early-vs-late-stages-and-period-changes","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/p1008880/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/54c17651-b998-4423-8fb3-0961ba8b4fb9/HH_-_EP_43.mp3?dest-id=5022965","summary":"If perimenopause feels endless and confusing, you are not imagining it. One of the biggest misconceptions is that menopause itself lasts for years, when in reality the long, messy part happens before and after it. In the latest Hello Hormones, we get into early versus late perimenopause, why symptoms shift as hormones change, how periods actually factor into diagnosis, and what labs like FSH can tell you when bleeding is not a reliable clue. If you are having symptoms but your cycles still seem regular, or you are skipping periods and wondering how close you really are, this episode will help it click. Tune in for clarity and a lot fewer question marks. Head to drcarriejones.com/stages to grab What Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Because the confusion is honestly worse than the symptoms sometimes. What's Discussed: (01:29) The six to ten year perimenopause window before menopause (01:45) Menopause defined as one day after twelve months without periods (02:27) Early perimenopause symptoms driven by declining progesterone (03:49) Late perimenopause marked by skipped cycles and estrogen decline (04:19) Skipping three periods predicts menopause within four years (07:15) Using FSH levels when periods are unreliable or absent ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: http://drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause LETS CONNECT: Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: http://drcarriejones.com Newsletter: h…","meta_description":"If perimenopause feels endless and confusing, you are not imagining it. 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