Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen MD: Endocrinology and Women’s Mental Health

Did you know that many healthcare providers only get one class in menopause. So a lot of times they don’t know the signs of someone going through perimenopause or menopause. Dr. Salas-Whalen is a triple board-certified physician with broad experience across all facets of endocrinology, and her emphasis is  on women’s health and obesity. She explained why youcan’t use a test to diagnosis menopause or perimenopause and we discussed how women in their 30s and 40s can tell if they are going through perimenopause. On this episode of the vault Dr. Salas-Whalen discusses the the 5-10 year period before menopause. She believes that every patient is different and that effective care must be customized according to individual needs. She talks about the importance of paying attention to belly fat and the changes that we should make in our diet and exercise routines as we get older. This episode of the Vault is one that every woman should listen to and share with their friends.  How to Talk To Your Doctor About Perimenopause and Menopause How Hormones Cause Belly Fat. How To Address Weight Gain and Mental Health Periods and Menopause and Mental Health. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Postpartum Depression How to Prepare for Perimenopause How to Prepare for Menopause. How to Cope with High Functioning DepressionFollow Dr. Rocio Salas Whalen Dr. Rocio Salas Whalen MD Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drsalaswhalen/?hl=en h Dr. Rocio Salas Whalen Website www.nyendocrinology.com/Follow Dr. Judith:Instagram: https://instagram.com/drjudithjoseph TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjudithjoseph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjudithjoseph Website: https://www.drjudithjoseph.com/Disclaimer: Consider your individual mental health needs with a licensed medicalprofessional. This content is not medical advice.