Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones

Did you know that perimenopause can manifest beyond the common symptoms we know like hot flashes?
To pique my curiosity about what you are experiencing when you detect you're in perimenopause, I ran a poll and the answers are nothing short of surprising. 
When estrogen and progesterone start shifting in perimenopause, the effects don't stay neatly in one place. They show up in other parts of your body often all at once, often mistaken as another symptom of another health condition.
In the new episode of Hello Hormones, I will break down the seven most surprising symptoms women reported in my recent poll, why they're happening beneath the surface, and what you can actually do about each one.

Because when you finally understand what's happening, it stops feeling like something is wrong with you and starts feeling like something you can actually work with.
What's Discussed:
(00:00) Why perimenopause symptoms go way beyond hot flashes and night sweats

(02:15) Rage: the hormonal reason it hits out of nowhere and what actually helps

(07:30) Excessive gas, bloating, and why perimenopause disrupts your entire GI tract

(12:45) Hip pain, joint aches, and the estrogen-lubrication connection

(17:20) Visual changes women notice but rarely talk about 

(22:10) The inner ear and hormone connection

(27:35) Why allergies seem worse and histamine's role during hormonal changes

(33:00) What your oral microbiome has to do with your hormones

 
✍️ FREE GUIDES:
Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: www.drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101  

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist 

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause  

 
Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones:
 
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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Did you know that women who wore foundation consistently throughout their lives may have accidentally been protecting their skin from brown spots and hyperpigmentation all along?
That fun fact is only one of the things Dr. Mamina would like to share with every woman going through the drastic changes during perimenopause and menopause.
Because most of what women experience during this transition, the dryness, the breakouts, the thinning hair, the products that suddenly stop working, isn't random. It's hormonal. And most women are never told that, let alone what to do about it.
We dive deeper into this in the latest episode of Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones. We discuss why estrogen loss affects skin and hair in ways lab tests often can't detect, what's actually driving midlife acne and hair thinning, and the simple affordable routine that can genuinely move the needle.
Dr. Mamina Turegano is a triple board-certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist based in New Orleans, combining conventional science with a holistic approach to skin and hair health for women navigating hormonal change.
You weren't imagining it. You just hadn't been told the whole story yet.
What's Discussed:
(03:12) Why women suddenly notice major skin changes in their 40s and 50s

(08:44) The role estrogen plays in hydration, collagen, and skin elasticity

(15:27) The "Reverse Puberty" effect of hormonal fluctuations 

(21:33) The hormonal ratios behind adult breakouts, facial hair, and thinning hair

(28:10) The most common skin concerns dermatologists see in women over 40

(34:55) Why your skin becomes more sensitive to products as hormones shift

(41:02) How stress and sleep impact hair growth and skin health

(47:18) The basics of a skincare routine that actually supports aging skin

(55:46) Retinoids, red light therapy, and trending treatments—what actually works

(1:02:11) The #1 daily habit dermatologists recommend for preventing skin aging

✍️ FREE GUIDES:
Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: www.drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101  

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist 

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom  

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause  


Dr. Carrie Jones:

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Newsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
Instagram: @dr.carriejones
Facebook: @drcarriejones
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Website: https://www.drmamina.com/

Hair loss rarely starts at the scalp. Most of the time, the signal started months earlier somewhere else in the body. One day your hair looks normal, and the next you notice more strands in the shower, thinning at the temples, or shedding all over your clothes and bathroom floor. Suddenly your hairbrush looks a little more dramatic than usual.
In this Hello Hormones episode, we break down the hidden hormone imbalance behind hair thinning, the 3-4 month stress delay most women don't realize can trigger shedding, and the iron deficiency hair loss many doctors miss.
We also look at how chronic stress hormones push hair follicles out of growth mode and into shedding mode. When the body thinks it's in survival mode, it redirects resources to the brain, heart, and muscles, and hair unfortunately doesn't make the priority list.
If your ponytail feels thinner or your hair just isn't growing the way it used to, this episode will help you connect the dots.
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:
(00:00) The most common root causes behind sudden hair loss and thinning in women

(01:46) How androgens like testosterone and DHT trigger female pattern hair loss

(02:40) Why declining estrogen during perimenopause can accelerate hair thinning

(03:26) The insulin and metabolic link that can quietly drive androgen related hair loss

(04:47) How chronic stress hormones push hair follicles into the shedding phase

(05:58) Why thyroid dysfunction is a common but often under tested cause of hair loss

(07:01) The nutrient deficiencies most strongly linked to hair thinning including protein and iron

(11:29) How gut inflammation and poor nutrient absorption can disrupt hair growth cycles

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✍️ FREE GUIDES:
Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: https://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 

 
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Dr. Carrie Jones:
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Newsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
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Facebook: @drcarriejones
TikTok: @drcarriejones
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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

You get diagnosed with gynecologic cancer and the focus turns to surgery and chemo, while no one mentions your hormones just fell off a cliff. Your ovaries are removed or radiated, you are thrown into instant menopause, and survivorship starts the day you hear the word cancer.
In this episode of Hello Hormones with Rachel Frankenthal, we unpack what no one explains at diagnosis: who can safely use hormone therapy, what induced menopause under 45 means for long term health, and why the HPV vaccine still matters in your 30s and 40s.
Rachel Frankenthal, PA-C, MPH, MSCP, is a board-certified Physician Associate and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner with a Master of Public Health. She specializes in gynecologic oncology and menopause care for cancer survivors and helped develop UCLA's Gynecologic Cancer Survivorship Program. 
Head to drcarriejones.com/hormones101 to grab your Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet free copy. Because understanding your hormones shouldn't require a medical degree — just 7 pages and maybe a cup of coffee.
Head to drcarriejones.com/myths to download the Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP. Because honestly? You deserve the truth, not the outdated garbage most women are still being told.
What's Discussed:
(07:21) Why cancer survivorship starts at diagnosis, not after treatment

(10:01) Long term health risks of induced menopause under 45

(12:14) Uterine cancer symptoms women often mistake for perimenopause

(16:18) Why spotting on hormone therapy is common in first 4 months

(20:01) Why pelvic ultrasounds do not catch ovarian cancer early

(22:05) HPV vaccine as primary prevention for cervical cancer

(35:14) Which gynecologic cancer survivors can safely use hormone therapy

✍️ 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 

 
LET'S CONNECT: 
Dr. Carrie Jones:
Website: http://drcarriejones.com
Newsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
Instagram: @dr.carriejones
Facebook: @drcarriejones
TikTok: @drcarriejones
Youtube: @drcarriejones
Pinterest: @drcarriejones
 
Rachel Frankenthal, PA-C, MPH, MSCP:
Instagram: @rachelfrankenthal
LinkedIn: @rachel-frankenthal
Threads: @rachelfrankenthal
 
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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Estrogen doesn't just float around your body forever. If it doesn't exit on time, though, things can get messy. Heavy periods, PMS, bloating, bad sleep after one glass of wine, or feeling worse on a "hormone balancing" supplement can all trace back to how efficiently you're clearing it.
In this Hello Hormones episode, we break down how estrogen is cleared from the body, why constipation can clog up its exit ramp, and how jumping straight to DIM might backfire if your estrogen tank is already running low.
If you're noticing stubborn symptoms that seem to cycle every month, reacting differently to alcohol than you used to, or experimenting with supplements without clear lab guidance, this episode will help you understand what your liver and gut are doing behind the scenes so you can support your hormones with clarity instead of guesswork.
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:
(00:00) Does estrogen live forever and how the body clears it

(00:32) Detox runs 24/7 and depends on nutrients, liver, kidneys, and bile

(02:43) Genetic variants like MTHFR and COMT and how to still support detox

(03:15) The quinone pathway and how "wrong exits" can stress DNA repair

(05:27) Estrogen dominance, progesterone balance, and the bathtub overflow analogy

(07:24) Alcohol, medications, plastics, and fragrance increasing liver load

(12:05) Constipation, daily bowel movements, and preventing estrogen recycling

(22:33) DIM vs cruciferous vegetables and why low estrogen changes the strategy

✍️ 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: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
Instagram: @dr.carriejones
Facebook: @drcarriejones
TikTok: @drcarriejones
Youtube: @drcarriejones
Pinterest: @drcarriejones
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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.