Our Opinions About... Perimenopause and Women's Healthcare

In this episode of Girls With Opinions, we’re talking about something that affects so many women — yet is still wildly misunderstood, minimized, or brushed off: perimenopause and women’s health.

We dive into how often perimenopause is dismissed as “just stress,” “just anxiety,” or “just getting older,” and how frustrating (and exhausting) it can be to advocate for yourself in a healthcare system that doesn’t always listen to women. We talk openly about the gaps in education, the lack of clear guidance, and how hard it can be to find providers who truly understand women’s hormonal health.

We also break down common signs, symptoms, and impacts of perimenopause — from mood changes and anxiety to sleep disruption, brain fog, energy shifts, and changes in the body — and why knowing what’s happening can be incredibly empowering.

This episode is about awareness, advocacy, and reminding women that what they’re experiencing is real, valid, and worthy of care.

💬 In this episode:

• Why perimenopause is so often minimized or misdiagnosed
• The emotional and physical toll of not being believed
• Common signs and symptoms of perimenopause
• How hormonal changes impact mood, energy, sleep, and mental health
• The challenges of navigating women’s healthcare
• Why education and self-advocacy matter

✨ You’ll walk away with:

• Validation if you’ve been told “everything looks normal” but don’t feel okay
• Language to advocate for yourself in medical settings
• A clearer understanding of perimenopause and its impact
• Encouragement to trust your body and ask better questions
• A reminder that women’s health deserves more attention — not less

📲 Join the conversation on Instagram and share your experiences with women’s health and perimenopause:

• Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness
• Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit