EPISODE · Jun 18, 2024 · 45 MIN
My Menopause Story
from A Thousand Tiny Steps · host Barb Higgins
Menopause is seen differently in America versus other cultures. Society here sees it in a negative light, but there is so much more to the story. My own experience with taking estrogen has made my life better and I've noticed a huge difference. Key Takeaways: [1:02] Menopause is seen as a negative medicalized reality [1:56] What menopause is and how society sees it [8:12] In other cultures menopause is not seen as a negative [15:11] Hormone imbalances and being premenopausal [17:59] Intergenerational relationships are not as valued anymore [20:46] I basically lost my period after Molly died [23:16] Taking estrogen helped me feel better [28:27] What estrogen decline does [32:51] How estrogen helped me [37:59] How estrogen affects the body physically [39:55] The changes I've noticed from estrogen [42:54] I would love to hear from other menopausal women Connect with Barb: Website Facebook Instagram Be a guest on the podcast YouTube The Molly B Foundation
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