2582: The Strange Signs & Symptoms of Perimenopause With Dr. Mary Claire Haver

What got her into what she does now? (1:30)

The dogma surrounding women’s health. (8:05)

What is menopause? Perimenopause? (14:56)

The average age of menopause. (21:34)

How much does birth control mask these symptoms? (22:27)

Why she believes antidepressants are overused. (24:00)

How much does genetics play a role in the symptoms that women experience versus the way they ate or dieted leading up to perimenopause? (25:31)

The not-so-common early signs and symptoms of perimenopause. (27:17)

What does hormone therapy look like? (29:29)

Zone of chaos. (32:22)

Non-hormonal interventions: Training & diet. (33:38)

Supplementation and menopause. (40:00)

Common mistakes women make when trying to self-medicate to help themselves. (41:28)

How do women equip themselves to speak with their doctor. (43:53)

Why HRT is optimal for most women. (45:19)

The typical hormone therapy options for women. (46:04)

Busting women’s fears surrounding HRT. (47:52)

Anything exciting on the horizon in this space? (48:35)

The standard HRT dose. (49:50)

Can a woman who previously survived breast cancer do hormone therapy? (51:59)

PCOS and perimenopause. (52:57)

Let’s talk about your libido. (53:43)