LET'S TALK MENOPAUSE: The Shocking Reasons Your Symptoms are Dismissed with Dr. Mary Claire Haver

There’s a reason why your symptoms are getting dismissed, why you’re told: “Don’t blame it on your hormones.” Maybe you’ve been called “lazy” or been told that “it’s all in your head.”  Today’s guest, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, is THE leading voice on menopause and wrote the #1 New York Times bestselling book, The New Menopause.  Dr. Haver will join us for two episodes, including next week’s, in which she answers all the questions that you sent me.  But, this week, she’s going to explain what’s happening in our bodies, the truth about that landmark study from 20 years ago that scared us away from estrogen therapy, and the shocking reasons why the medical community has long dismissed our symptoms.  Life Happens. Let’s Talk About It.  Listen in to learn more : (03:51 - 04:39) Perimenopause Symptoms and Experiences (13:00 - 13:48) Diagnosing Perimenopause Through Blood Work (15:38 - 16:50) The Neglect of Menopause in Medicine (19:12 - 20:18) Lack of Menopause Training in Healthcare (26:47 - 28:04) Hormone Therapy for Perimenopausal Symptoms (28:29 - 30:22) Rethinking Menopause and Women's Health In this episode, we are diving into how menopause is defined medically, what the process of perimenopause looks like in our brains and bodies, when and how women experience perimenopause symptoms, the truth about hormone replacement therapy, and why so many physicians are dismissive of the concerns of women as we age.   LINKS:  Dr Mary Claire Haver’s Book Dr Haver on Instagram PAULA'S PERSONAL NEWSLETTER PAULA ON INSTAGRAM THE CARRY ALL NEWSLETTER by and for working moms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices