The Oprah Podcast

Oprah & Dr. Sharon Malone: Menopause Solutions for Millennials, Your Weight, Sleep, Mood & Intimacy

May 27, 2025
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Sharon Malone
Dr. Sharon Malone, an OB-GYN and menopause expert, joins internet influencers Kim and Penn Holderness to discuss the complexities of menopause for millennials. They dive into the realities of perimenopause, exploring its impact on sleep, anxiety, and intimacy. Dr. Malone shares insights on weight management and coping with libido changes. The conversation emphasizes the importance of seeking help rather than suffering in silence, while also encouraging younger women to prepare for these changes and foster open communication in their relationships.
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INSIGHT

Menopause Help is Lacking

  • More than 47 million women enter menopause yearly, but only 6% get adequate help.
  • New studies show women as young as 30-35 suffer moderate to severe perimenopausal symptoms.
ADVICE

Distinguish Perimenopause Symptoms

  • Persistent, unexplained mood symptoms in your 30s may signal perimenopause.
  • Rule out other causes like PMDD or PCOS before assuming menopause is the cause.
ADVICE

Endometriosis and Menopause Link

  • Endometriosis itself doesn't cause early menopause but treatments can induce it.
  • Medications like Lupron or surgery may cause temporary or surgical menopause in young women.
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