BONUS: Menopause, HRT, and Breast Cancer + How to Advocate for Yourself with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz
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Advocating for Yourself with Your Doctor
Dr. Suzanne gives practical tips for preparing visits, partnering with clinicians, and when to seek different care or telehealth.
Dealing with menopause symptoms is rough enough, but navigating a cancer diagnosis at the same time causes even more stress and anxiety.
As a holistic-focused physician going through menopause, a diagnosis of breast cancer put a bump in the road for Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, leading to concerns about how she would navigate her own journey.
It can be hard to feel heard by your physician, and advocating for things like holistic healing options, lab testing, and hormone replacement therapy can become an endless battle.
But as a women’s empowerment advocate and a public educator, Dr. Suzanne is here today to help YOU advocate for your needs and to speak up about your situation because you deserve to be heard.
Hearing Dr. Suzanne’s story can help you get through any tough times you’re facing. Especially for the breast cancer community– there are ways you can manage your longevity and your health now going forward for the better. Check out this podcast to find out how!
Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD
Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz earned her medical degree from the USC School of Medicine and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UCLA/Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She frequently appears as an expert in women’s health and integrative medicine in print, online, and on TV, where she’s the Chief Medical Correspondent for the Drew Barrymore Show. She’s the author of MENOPAUSE BOOTCAMP: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age.
IN THIS EPISODE
- Dr. Suzanne’s perimenopause and menopause journey
- Opening up about a breast cancer diagnosis
- Recognizing symptoms of perimenopause vs. other health issues
- Non-negotiables for women’s health in our 40s and beyond
- Hormone therapy options in midlife
- Advocating for yourself with your primary physician
- Adaptogenic herbs that are helpful in midlife
- Stress, sleep, and cardiometabolic tips for optimal health
- Grassroots and community building via the Menopause Bootcamp Facilitator Certification
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