Symptoms / Experience Changes

Chemaine’s Model Health Podcast: Perimenopause and Progesterone Explained with Dr Jerilynn Prior

In episode 400 of Chemaine’s Model Health Podcast, Dr. Jerilynn Prior is in conversation with health, fitness, and nutrition expert, Chemaine Linnie. Together, they unpack what really happens during perimenopause and why understanding progesterone can be life-changing for women navigating this transition. They discuss: If you’ve ever wondered why perimenopause feels so unpredictable or how…
Progesterone Decreases Night Sweats & Improves Sleep in Perimenopausal Women

Press Release: University of British Columbia – June 26, 2023 Peer-reviewed Publication New controlled trial research documents that Progesterone (micronized, oral) is effective at decreasing night sweats and improving sleep in perimenopausal women who have menstruated in the last 1-year. Perimenopausal women most want treatment for these two symptoms. Current guidelines prescribe Menopausal Hormone Therapy…
Perimenopause – women’s misunderstood, confusing, and long midlife transition.

Dr. Prior presenting at the Fraser Health Wellbeing Guest Speaker Series where she discussed Perimenopause – women’s misunderstood, confusing, and long midlife transition. This presentation was recorded at the Surrey Memorial Hospital, BC in December 2023.
Strong is the New Sexy: Bone Formation & Women’s Lifelong Bone Health

On May 21st 2015, Dr. Jerilynn Prior gave this public presentation about new research evidence and its implications for women’s bone health.
It’s About a Lifetime of Women’s Health Research with Dr. Jerilynn Prior–Menopause Chicks Podcast

In this interview, Dr. Prior is in conversation with Shirley Weir on the Menopause Chicks podcast where they discussed:
The Endocrine News Podcast: Ovulatory Disturbances and SARS-COV2

In July 2022, while in Atlanta at the Endocrine Society Conference, Dr. Jerilynn Prior talked to host Aaron Lohr of The Endocrine News Podcast about Ovulatory Disturbances during the SARS-COV2 pandemic. Click the button below to learn more and listen to this episode. You can also find this episode wherever you listen to podcasts (search for…
Video: The Perimenopausal Power of Progesterone-Interview with Eliza Riley

Think your estrogen is low in perimenopause? Think again! In this video interview with Eliza Riley, Professor of Endocrinology Dr. Jerilynn Prior, founder of the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR), reveals the surprising truth about your hormones –and why your sleep and mood are all over the place! Discover why progesterone might…
Dr. Prior’s Interviews on Fempower Health-The Podcast

From 2021 to 2025, Dr. Jerilynn Prior was featured in five insightful podcast interviews conducted by Georgie Kovacs from Fempower Health. These episodes delve into crucial topics concerning women’s health, providing valuable information and expert perspectives.
Video: Dr. Jerilynn Prior’s Personal and Scientific Reflections for Women’s Health Trainees on a Difficult Perimenopause

At the 9th Annual Women’s Health Research Symposium on March 8, 2024, Dr. Jerilynn Prior delivered a trainee-focused presentation titled, Perseverance in the Pursuit of Truth in the Field of Women’s Health Research. Dr. Prior shared her personal and scientific reflections on the challenging phase of perimenopause, emphasizing the importance in research for being puzzled, doing prospective studies…
Video: Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause through Established Facts and Emerging Discoveries

Although we cannot change the transitional perimenopausal processes, understanding of them helps, as does social/occupation/emotional support. Controlled trial evidence showed that daily progesterone significantly improved night sweats, sleep problems and the “interference of perimenopause with daily activities”. In this video presentation, we explore the established scientific understanding of perimenopause and menopause, along with emerging research…