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Step Count Doesn't Matter (And Other Myths We Need to Bust)
June 10, 2026·6:53·Episode 55
Quick Summary
This episode tackles three major misconceptions about menopause and women's health. From why your daily step count isn't helping your vitamin D levels to the truth about perimenopause diagnosis and surprising connections between fertility struggles and menopause timing.
Step Count Doesn't Matter (And Other Myths We Need to Bust)
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Key Takeaways
- ✦Sitting time affects vitamin D levels in postmenopausal women more than total daily steps
- ✦Perimenopause diagnosis is typically clinical based on symptoms, not blood tests
- ✦Women with primary infertility reach menopause about one year earlier than other women
- ✦Period changes in your mid-40s don't automatically signal perimenopause
- ✦Moving throughout the day matters more than hitting step goals for vitamin D status
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