Menopause! It happens to roughly half of the human race, but it continues to be shrouded in mystery for many people. In today’s episode we discuss this very important transition. We cover:
- Why are we doing an episode on menopause?
- The social aspect of the menopause transition.
- An overview of our sex hormones and how these change during the menopause transition.
- Early and premature menopause.
- Common signs and symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause.
- The effect of peri-menopause on our mood, cognition, and physical functioning.
- The research on peri-menopause and menopause in neurodivergent folk.
- Strategies for managing the menopause transition.
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