Fiona Lovely

Dr. Fiona Lovely, health and wellness expert, talks about perimenopause, a transitional period before menopause. She discusses the duration, effects, and symptoms of perimenopause, including changes in sleep quality, mood disturbances, and cognitive effects. The importance of hormone therapy, medication, and lifestyle modifications is highlighted. Dr. Lovely also explores the need to track symptoms, manage stress, and discusses the benefits and safety of hormone therapy for individuals with a family history of Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, or cancer.

Dr. Fiona Lovely, a health and wellness expert, discusses the importance of talking to your doctor about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause. She covers the benefits, risks, research, and specific products to request. Dr. Lovely emphasizes the need for testing before starting HRT, optimal delivery methods like skin-absorbed estrogen, and finding doctors who prescribe this method. She also addresses scenarios for HRT in menopausal women, including low hormone levels, sexual health concerns, and managing symptoms like hot flashes.