Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Mary Claire Haver (on menopause)
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Mar 19, 2025 
Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified OBGYN and culinary medicine specialist, shares her insights on menopause and women's health. She candidly discusses her own misinterpretations of menopause, linking it to personal loss. Mary delivers compelling arguments against myths surrounding hormone replacement therapy, advocating for its benefits. She also sheds light on how women can still conceive during perimenopause and the urgent need for better education in women's health, creating a supportive community for those navigating this life transition.
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Misinterpreted Menopause
- Mary Claire Haver initially misinterpreted her own menopause symptoms as grief after her brother's death.
- She realized she was in menopause only after the grief subsided and her symptoms persisted.
Menopause Detection
- Menopause is detectable through blood work by checking estrogen and FSH levels.
- Perimenopause, however, lacks a reliable blood test for diagnosis.
HRT Hysteria
- The hysteria surrounding HRT and breast cancer stems from a flawed interpretation of the WHI study.
- The study used older formulations and the results were misrepresented, causing widespread fear.
