The One Menopause Symptom Nobody Talks About That's Destroying Women's Quality of Life | Dr. Hannah | EP 36

What if everything you've been told about your body after 35 is wrong?In this episode of The Neety Jain Show, Neety sits down with Dr. Hannah, a General Practitioner and passionate advocate for women's health, for one of the most honest, medically grounded, and eye-opening conversations about perimenopause and menopause you'll find anywhere.For too long, women have been told they're "going crazy," handed antidepressants, and dismissed by the very systems meant to support them. Dr. Hannah cuts through the noise, the shame, and the silence to explain exactly what is happening inside a woman's body and more importantly, what can actually be done about it.If you're in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, or love someone who is, this episode is essential listening.What we talk about:00:00- Introduction: Why we need to talk about menopause every day01:00- What is the difference between perimenopause and menopause?02:00- Perimenopause can start in your late 30s and the symptoms to look out for04:00- The most misdiagnosed and undiscussed symptom of menopause05:30- Vaginal and genital urinary health: what nobody tells women and how it's easily treated07:00- Why women in their 40s suddenly stop people pleasing and the neuroscience behind it09:30- "She's gone mad": how society misreads women going through perimenopause11:30- Are women being put on antidepressants when they actually need hormonal treatment?13:30- The misdiagnosis problem: depression vs perimenopause vs both16:30- Brain fog is real: how menopause physically changes brain structure18:00- The good news and how the brain recovers and actually rewires after menopause19:30- Brain pruning: why women in their 40s and 50s are launching businesses and changing careers20:00- Weight gain, joint pain, hair loss, dry skin: aging or hormonal and what can actually be addressed22:30- Lifestyle as medicine: strength training, sleep, food, and stress reduction23:15- HRT was demonised by one study in 2002 and here's what the science actually says now25:00- Does HRT increase breast cancer risk? The nuanced truth26:00- Drinking a glass of wine daily vs HRT: which actually carries more risk?26:40- Who should seriously consider HRT and who shouldn't28:30- Three specific symptoms to watch out for right now30:00- The 3am club: why perimenopause destroys sleep and what to do about it32:20- What perimenopause does to your relationships, intimacy, and libido34:20- What men and partners need to understand and do differently36:30- Midlife as liberation: why so many women feel more themselves than ever37:00- The biggest myth about menopause Dr. Hannah wishes everyone understood38:50- How to prepare your body in your 30s for a healthier menopause40:00- How to get the most out of your doctor's consultation41:30- How to navigate HRT information without getting overwhelmed🎧 Listen to The Neety Jain Show on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-neety-jain-show/id1801014295Disclaimer: This video is for educational and awareness purposes only. The views expressed by the guest are their personal and professional opinions and are not intended to replace individual medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your personal health and treatment decisions.#MenopauseAwareness #Perimenopause #WomensHealth #HRT #HormoneReplacementTherapy #MenopauseSymptoms #BrainFog #WomenOver40 #MidlifeWomen #PerimenopauseTruth #NeetyJainShow #DrHannah #WomenEmpowerment #MenopauseSupport #WomensHormones #MenopauseAndMentalHealth #HRTMyths #VaginalHealth #MenopauseTreatment #StrengthTrainingWomen #MidlifeHealth #WomenInMidlife #MenopauseEducation #FemaleHealth #Over40Women #HormoneHealth #MenopauseRelief #PodcastForWomen #WomenSupportingWomen