Perimenopause Simplified29 Okt 2025

85. Over 40 with More Hair 'Down There' & Everywhere?

If you've noticed more chin hair, nipple hair, or thicker pubic hair in your 40s…you're not imagining it. In this episode, Claudia breaks down what's really behind the sudden hair growth and how your midlife hormones and metabolism are connected.

You'll learn:

Why androgen hormones can spike during perimenopause and trigger hair growth
How declining estrogen and progesterone make androgens more dominant
The link between insulin resistance and excess hair - and why how you eat matters
Key labs to assess metabolic and hormone health
The role of inflammation, gut health, and stress in elevated androgens
What to do about it: lifestyle strategies, supplements to consider, and testing

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Sources:

DHT (Dihydrotestosterone)

Association of Androgen Excess with Glucose Intolerance

Inflammatory Stimuli Trigger Increased Androgen Production

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126. Mood Swings & Anxiety: Could Estrogen Be The Missing Piece?

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125. Your OBGYN Probably Can't Help You in Perimenopause

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124. Gaining Weight on HRT? Here's How to Fix It

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123. Why HRT Isn't Enough to Fix Your Perimenopause Symptoms

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