Understanding the Perimenopausal Gray Zone: Hormones, Fertility & What to Do Next with Dr Elissa Chambers

What do you do when your body feels different… but everything still looks “normal”?

In your 40s, many women enter the perimenopausal gray zone—a phase between fertility and menopause where hormones begin to shift, even if cycles still appear regular.

In this episode, we break down what’s actually happening with your hormones, why you can feel “off” despite normal labs, and how symptoms in midlife are often dismissed or misunderstood.

One of the biggest takeaways?
 👉 You don’t have to guess.

Getting the right labs and having informed conversations with a doctor can help you better understand your body and support your health. 

In this episode:

• Perimenopause symptoms in your 40s
• Hormone changes (even with regular cycles)
• Why you may feel off but be told everything is “normal”
• The role of labs + working with a doctor
• Fertility and hormone shifts in midlife

Featuring Dr. Elissa Chambers, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner specializing in women’s health and fertility.

Connect with Dr. Elissa:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drelissachambers/

Website: https://www.drjanelevesque.com/

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