The 3 Stages of Menopause | Dr. Jessica Shepherd

What if menopause wasn’t something to sit back and suffer through — but a transition you could prepare for, navigate well and even thrive in?In this energizing episode of MenoPositive, Lisa is joined by Dr. Jessica Shepherd — OBGYN, menopause expert, media physician and author of Generation M — for a practical, no-nonsense conversation about the three stages of menopause: Perimenopause, Menopause & the After Party  - and how women can feel more informed, more prepared and more incontrol.Dr. Shepherd breaks menopause down into three clear phases: the preseason (perimenopause), the main event(menopause), and the after party (post menopause) — helping women understand what’s happening in their bodies, whatsymptoms to look out for, and what support is available.In this episode, you’ll learn:The difference between perimenopause, menopause and post menopauseThe early signs of perimenopause, including irregular periods and anxietyWhy menopause is a whole-body experience - not just a reproductive issueHow to think about HRT - benefits, risks and different delivery options to match your needs and lifestyleTo blood test or not to blood test?How mindset influences menopause symptomsHow to build a long-term, menopause game plan that supports your 50s, 60s and beyond!This conversation is about more than symptom management. It’s about entering midlife with better tools, better information and a stronger sense of agency.Because menopause is not a choice.But how you experience it is.**********************************************************🎧 Follow MenoPositive for expert conversations on perimenopause, menopause, women’s health and healthyageing.Connect with Dr. Shepherd:InstagramWebCheck out her book Generation M!