Perimenopause Symptoms Every Woman Should Know | Dr. Becky & Dr. Mary Claire Haver

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

March 31, 2026

Duration

33m

Channel

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Most women have heard of menopause. Far fewer understand perimenopause — the years leading up to it, when things can start to feel… off. Mood shifts. Brain fog. Anxiety. Sleep disruption. A sense of *“I don’t recognize myself.”* In this episode, Dr. Becky sits down with OB-GYN and menopause expert Dr. Mary Claire Haver to unpack what’s actually happening in the body during perimenopause — and why so many women have been dismissed or left in the dark. They talk about how hormonal changes impact mood, parenting, relationships, and resilience — and how understanding what’s happening internally can shift the story from *“something is wrong with me”* to *“something is changing in my body.”* Dr. Haver’s new book, The New Perimenopause (out April 7), is part of a growing movement to bring clarity, research, and real support to this often-overlooked stage of life. If you’ve ever felt unlike yourself and didn’t know why — this conversation will help you connect the dots. Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter For a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcast Thank you to our partners for making this episode of Good Inside possible! -Hiya: https://hiyahealth.com/: Use the code DRBECKY for 50% off your first order. -Once Upon a Farm: https://onceuponafarmorganics.com/ Use the code GOODINSIDE for 40% off your first subscription. -Care.com: For a limited time, you can use the code GOOD35 to save 35% on a care.com Premium Membership.* *Offer applies to initial term of Care.com membership subscriptions. Not applicable to add-on features or non-renewing access fees or services. Expires 4/26/26. Care.com does not employ or place any caregiver. Background checks are an important start, but they have limits. Visit www.care.com/safety

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• Dr. Mary Claire Haver

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  OB-GYN and menopause specialist focused on perimenopause/menopause education and hormone therapy.

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Good Inside with Dr. Becky, featuring Dr. Mary Claire Haver and Dr. Becky, Perimenopause Symptoms Every Woman Should Know | Dr. Becky & Dr. Mary Claire Haver explores Perimenopause explained: hormonal chaos, overlooked symptoms, and better care pathways Perimenopause is driven by disrupted brain-to-ovary signaling that creates years of unpredictable hormone swings—often while periods remain regular—before menopause occurs.

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