EP 9: Navigating The Changes of Perimenopuase to Menopause with Lauren Castronovo

14/09/2024 33 min Episodio 9
EP 9: Navigating The Changes of Perimenopuase to Menopause with Lauren Castronovo

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Episode Synopsis

Lauren Castronovo, a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in women's health, discusses the importance of personalized and attentive care for women in different stages of life. She emphasizes the need for women to have options for outpatient care and providers who take the time to listen to their concerns. Lauren also highlights the challenges women face during perimenopause and menopause, such as weight gain, hot flashes, and brain fog, and provides tips for managing these symptoms through nutrition, exercise, and supplementation. She encourages women to advocate for themselves and seek out healthcare providers who specialize in menopause and hormone therapy. [1:06] Why Lauren decided to specialize in Women's Health [3:50] Navigating health changes as you get older [5:00] Facts about menopause  [7:15] Symptoms of hormone changes  [8:20] Preventative actions you can take  [11:30] How to look at the ingredients in your products  [15:30] The most common symptoms of menopause  [17:00] The supplements that are beneficial for most people [19:20] Where to go for postpartum support  [22:30] How to know its time to change doctors  [26:55] Biggest takeaways from this episode  [32:30] Connect with Lauren

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