The Neurodivergent Woman

The Menopause Transition

Mar 10, 2024

Discussing the menopause transition, the podcast covers social aspects, sex hormone changes, early menopause, peri-menopause signs, mood effects, and research on neurodivergent individuals. They mention menopause resources and share strategies for managing this important phase.

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Menopause transition impacts mood, cognition, and physical health due to hormone fluctuations.

Understanding cognitive changes during perimenopause is crucial for women's mental well-being.

Autistic women face unique challenges during menopause, requiring better support and understanding.

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Hormonal Impact on Women's Health

Understanding the impact of hormones on women's health is crucial. Hormones play a significant role in mood, cognition, energy levels, and various bodily functions. The transition to perimenopause and menopause can lead to changes in hormone levels affecting women's quality of life.

Navigating Menopause Transition

01:41

Estrogen's Impact on Learning and Memory in Perimenopause

01:33

Navigating Changes and Challenges of menopause and Autism

01:43

Knowledge is Power in Understanding Perimenopause

01:21

Introduction

2min

Understanding Hormones and Women's Health

8min

Exploring the Transition to the Crone Archetype and Wisdom Years

3min

Navigating Body Changes with Predictability and Advocacy

1min

Understanding Menopause Hormonal Changes

17min

Understanding Menopause and Hormone Therapy

3min

Understanding the Symptoms and Impacts of Menopausal Transition

20min

Cognitive Symptoms and ADHD Challenges in Perimenopause

30min

Optimizing Gut Health for Managing Menopause Symptoms

10min

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.

Things we mentioned:

ADDitude Survey on ADHD and menopause.
When My Autism Broke, Autism research ‘is all about the blokes and the kids’, and Period of Importance – studies on autism and menopause.
Australasian Menopause Society

Resources on Menopause:

Menopausing: The Positive Roadmap to Your Second Spring Hardcover by Davina McCall & Dr Naomi Potter. Dr Naomi Potter is a UK GP and British Menopause Society accredited specialist doctor.
Hormone Repair Manual: Every woman's guide to healthy hormones after 40 by Lara Briden
Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez
The Feel Good Guide to Menopause by Dr Nicola Gates
https://reframingautism.org.au/menopausal-and-melting-down-an-autistic-tale-of-sensory-survival/
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/physical-health/menopause
https://henpicked.net/menopause-hub/

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The Neurodivergent Woman

The Menopause Transition

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Hormonal Impact on Women's Health

Challenges during Perimenopause

Cognitive Symptoms in Perimenopause

Support and Awareness on Menopause

Impact of Perimenopause on ADHD Symptoms

Menopause and Autism Challenges

Navigating Menopause Transition

Estrogen's Impact on Learning and Memory in Perimenopause

Navigating Changes and Challenges of menopause and Autism

Knowledge is Power in Understanding Perimenopause

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The Menopause Transition

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Deep dives

Hormonal Impact on Women's Health

Challenges during Perimenopause

Cognitive Symptoms in Perimenopause

Support and Awareness on Menopause

Impact of Perimenopause on ADHD Symptoms

Menopause and Autism Challenges

Navigating Menopause Transition

Estrogen's Impact on Learning and Memory in Perimenopause

Navigating Changes and Challenges of menopause and Autism

Knowledge is Power in Understanding Perimenopause

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