2582: The Strange Signs & Symptoms of Perimenopause With Dr. Mary Claire Haver
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Strange Signs & Symptoms of Perimenopause with Mary Claire Haver
What got her into what she does now? (1:30)
The dogma surrounding women’s health. (8:05)
What is menopause? Perimenopause? (14:56)
The average age of menopause. (21:34)
How much does birth control mask these symptoms? (22:27)
Why she believes antidepressants are overused. (24:00)
How much does genetics play a role in the symptoms that women experience versus the way they ate or dieted leading up to perimenopause? (25:31)
The not-so-common early signs and symptoms of perimenopause. (27:17)
What does hormone therapy look like? (29:29)
Zone of chaos. (32:22)
Non-hormonal interventions: Training & diet. (33:38)
Supplementation and menopause. (40:00)
Common mistakes women make when trying to self-medicate to help themselves. (41:28)
How do women equip themselves to speak with their doctor. (43:53)
Why HRT is optimal for most women. (45:19)
The typical hormone therapy options for women. (46:04)
Busting women’s fears surrounding HRT. (47:52)
Anything exciting on the horizon in this space? (48:35)
The standard HRT dose. (49:50)
Can a woman who previously survived breast cancer do hormone therapy? (51:59)
PCOS and perimenopause. (52:57)
Let’s talk about your libido. (53:43)
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History of Women's Participation in Clinical Research)
“Not feeling like myself” in perimenopause — what does it mean? Observations from the Women Living Better survey)
Experiences of Mothers Who Are Child Sexual Abuse Survivors: A Qualitative Exploration)
The musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause - PubMed)
The Women's Health Initiative Hormone Therapy Trials)
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Featured Guest/People Mentioned
Mary Claire Haver, MD (@drmaryclaire)) Instagram
Website-The Pause Life)
Abbie Smith-Ryan, PhD (@asmithryan)) Instagram
Dr. Stacy T. Sims (@drstacysims)) Instagram