PMS to Perimenopause with Dr. Nanette Santoro and Dr. Nancy King Reame

March 26
58 mins

View Transcript

Episode Description

Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by ⁠Perry⁠—the #1 perimenopause app and education space

The Perry Academy was created for 🎓 Healthcare Providers, to help Transform How You Support Women in Midlife. ⁠Perry Academy⁠ is built for providers ready to lead the charge in perimenopause care. Grounded in the lived experiences of over 500,000 women, our CME- and CE-accredited training gives you the tools, insights, and real-world strategies to recognize, assess, and support women through perimenopause and beyond.

Join a growing movement of clinicians and allied health professionals committed to closing the midlife care gap.

🔗Join at www.perry.academy

A membership grounded in evidence-based training, expert-led modules, and the lived insights of 500,000+ women—designed to transform midlife care.

Today’s episode is titled “PMS to Perimenopause” with Dr. Nanette Santoro and Dr. Nancy King Reame. In this episode, we explore the intricate transition from PMS to perimenopause with renowned experts Dr. Nancy King Reame and Dr. Nanette Santoro. The discussion dives into the "PMS continuum," clarifying how to distinguish between cyclic premenstrual symptoms, PMDD, and the early hormonal shifts of midlife. You’lll gain a deeper understanding of topics like "menstrual magnification" and the latest clinical breakthroughs in using low-dose SSRIs to manage both mood and physical symptoms during this complex life stage.

You’re not crazy, and you’re not alone!  Download the free Perry App on ⁠Apple⁠ or ⁠Android⁠ and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, and simplify your perimenopause journey.

The Perry Menopause Journal

Looking for a meaningful way to prioritize your well-being? The Perry Menopause Journal is your companion through perimenopause offering:

  • Thoughtful Prompts to reflect on your journey.

  • Progress Tracking to monitor your symptoms and wins.

  • Evidence-Based Knowledge to empower you.

  • Community Support to remind you that you’re never alone.

Meet Today’s Experts

Dr. Nanette Santoro, MD is a world-renowned reproductive endocrinologist and Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where she previously served as the Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Santoro is leader in midlife women's health research, she has headed numerous landmark clinical trials focused on the hormonal changes and long-term health of women in perimenopause.

Dr. Nancy King Reame, PhD, RN, FAAN is a pioneering nurse researcher and the Mary Dickey Lindsay Professor Emerita of Nursing at Columbia University. Her decades of research focus on the biological and behavioral aspects of the menstrual cycle and the menopause transition, and she has served as a key consultant for global health organizations and the NIH.

Let’s Connect!

Disclaimer: This content is not medical advice and does not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. Always seek professional medical advice. 


See all episodes