Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry The Science of Menopause - Amy Alkon | Maiden Mother Matriarch Episode 158
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Aug 17, 2025 
In this discussion, science reporter Amy Alkon sheds light on menopause and the urgent need for better care for menopausal women. She highlights the alarming misdiagnosis and mistreatment often experienced in healthcare. Amy explores the complexities of menopause treatments, emphasizing the deficiencies in gynecological training. She advocates for more informed choices regarding hormonal options while tackling the significant gaps in education about women's health. With a focus on empowering women's health, she challenges outdated medical norms affecting treatment.
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Systemic Failure In Menopause Care
- Menopause care is one of the most patient-betraying areas in medicine due to lack of clinician training.
- Doctors often treat symptoms as disorders, which can mute important diagnostic signals.
Arm Yourself With The Evidence
- Read and evaluate the scientific literature yourself because many doctors lack time and training to do so.
- Use evidence to ask informed questions of your provider and push for appropriate care.
Progesterone Loss Explains Perimenopause Symptoms
- Perimenopause involves irregular ovulation where cycles may not produce progesterone from the corpus luteum.
- Lack of progesterone during perimenopause produces sleeplessness, brain fog, and many mysterious symptoms.
