HRT, DUTCH testing and the truth about perimenopause weight gain with Dr. Carrie Jones | MMP Ep. 285

Stephanie Crassweller

26 March 2026

☎️ Book Your COMPLEMENTARY CONSULTATION and CALORIE CALCULATION Call: https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ How early perimenopause really starts, why symptoms don’t match labs, and what advanced testing finally explains. Weight gain in perimenopause often shows up before a diagnosis, before missed periods, and long before most women are told anything has actually changed. In this episode with Dr. Carrie Jones, we break down what’s really happening during this hormonal shift — how early it can begin, why symptoms don’t always match traditional lab work, and what advanced hormone testing can reveal about fatigue, mood changes, hot flashes, and stubborn fat gain. We also talk about why hormone therapy helps some women but makes others feel worse, how to prepare your body so treatment works properly, and the underlying patterns that can quietly amplify symptoms and block fat loss. If you’ve been doing everything the same but your body is responding differently, this conversation will help you understand why. 📲 Connect With Stephanie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanieEmail: stephanie@vitalityoet.com All Resources: https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie 📲 Connect With Dr. Carrie Jones: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejones/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejonesWebsite: https://www.drcarriejones.com/