Mood swings. Belly fat. Poor sleep. Brain fog. Many women experience symptoms of perimenopause years before they realize hormones may be involved. In this episode, Dr. Jila Senemar explains what every woman should know about perimenopause, menopause, hormone changes, and how to navigate this transition with confidence. By 2030, more than 1.2 billion women worldwide will be in menopause. Yet many women are never taught what perimenopause looks like, when it starts, or how profoundly it can affect sleep, mood, relationships, metabolism, cognition, and overall quality of life. In this episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Jila Senemar to discuss what doctors often miss about perimenopause and menopause, why symptoms are frequently dismissed, and how women can advocate for themselves during one of the most important hormonal transitions of their lives. In this episode, you'll uncover: 🎧 The earliest signs of perimenopause many women miss 🎧 Why menopause is about more than hot flashes 🎧 The connection between hormones, sleep, mood, and brain health 🎧 Why belly fat becomes more common during menopause 🎧 The impact of perimenopause on relationships, careers, and daily life 🎧 Common myths about menopause and hormone therapy 🎧 The role of hormonal birth control during perimenopause 🎧 Menopause and divorce: what the research shows 🎧 The #1 piece of advice Dr. Senemar gives women approaching menopause Whether you're in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, or supporting someone who is, this conversation will help you better understand what is happening inside the body and how to navigate it proactively. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings you conversations at the intersection of longevity, women's health, mental health, self-advocacy, and healthcare innovation, helping you understand the hidden systems shaping how you feel, move, and heal. 🎧Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding—and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Dr. Jila Senemar at JilaMD.com, on her podcast Her Time, Her Health with Dr. Jila, and on Instagram @DrJilaSenemar Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal

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