Revolution Health Radio RHR: Staying Healthy and Happy Through Menopause, with Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps
Sep 3, 2024
Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps, co-authors of 'The Great Menopause Myth', share their transformative journeys in women's health. They tackle the myth that menopause is solely a fertility issue, emphasizing the critical role of hormones throughout women’s lives. The duo critiques conventional menopause treatments and offers insights into personalized hormone replacement therapy. Their advocacy for education and community support empowers women to embrace this life stage with confidence and vitality, debunking myths along the way.
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From Poor Care To Self-Education
- Maria sought progressive care at 43 but was over-treated and under-explained by a physician who gave supplements, HRT, and sedatives without education.
- That experience drove her to learn enough to advocate for herself and later help other women navigate menopause.
Dismissal Sparked A Career Change
- Kristin was dismissed at 43 by a Mass General physician despite severe symptoms and was told nothing was wrong.
- That dismissal motivated her to retrain and dig into hormones after seeing many similar cases.
Medical Education Leaves A Menopause Gap
- Medical training gives almost no education about menopause and hormones beyond fertility, leaving clinicians unprepared.
- That knowledge gap plus a patronizing attitude causes many women to be dismissed or undertreated.
