Perimenopause affects far more than hormones - from sleep and mental health to relationships, intimacy, work performance, and family dynamics, all of these can be affected by the lack of hormones as women age.

In Part 3 of our conversation, Michelle Capistrano shares about the wider impact this stage of life can have as she reflects on the larger systemic issues surrounding women’s healthcare, including why so many women leave consultations feeling dismissed or misdiagnosed. As Michelle explains, the lack of awareness around perimenopause doesn’t just affect women physically — it can also affect how they show up in their careers, marriages, and everyday lives.

Asking how women's lives can be changed for the better if only they were properly informed and supported during this stage of life, this episode takes a deeper look at the emotional and social realities many women may quietly suffer through as they enter midlife so tune in to find out more.