Menopause's Major Health Risks and Prevention

They outline key long-term risks—cardiometabolic disease, neurodegeneration, and frailty—and prevention strategies including hormones.

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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