Perimenopause: Unraveling the Mystery

07/08/2024 14 min Temporada 1 Episodio 29

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Episode Synopsis

Today's episode discusses the various symptoms and changes that women may experience as they navigate the menopausal transition, specifically focusing on perimenopause. Many women have no understanding at all about the symptoms that can occur at the end of their reproductive life.  Dr J will explore:

What are the stages that women go through
The typical age of the menopausal change, and when is it considered too young
Hot flashes and night sweats
Additional symptoms that you may not recognize go along with the menopausal change
How to find a qualified menopause provider to help

My goal today aims to shed light on the often misunderstood and under-recognized symptoms of perimenopause, and provide valuable information and guidance for women going through this transformative stage.
 
Key Moments in the episode are:
01:18 Stages in a woman's life
02:14 The menopause transition
03:12 Changes to the menstrual cycle
05:07 Vasomotor symptoms
06:41 Differences in ethnicities with respect to vasomotor symptoms
07:25 Depression, anxiety and irritabililty
08:22 Sleep disturbances
08:38 Brain fog
09:08 Skin and hair changes
09:54 What to do about it
11:10 What to expect with a menopause specialist
12:15 What else could it be?
 
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