The Truth About Menopause Everyone Gets Wrong

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Dr. Davis cutting deep here!

27:30 HRT loses its black box warning
29:29 The harm of over prescribing and big dose HRT






There is a lot we don’t know about the menopause. It’s a stage of life that can be difficult to navigate for many women - especially since the advice online is all over the place. That’s why I’ve brought on leading menopause researcher Professor Susan Davis.

Susan is the Head of the Monash University Women’s Health Research Program. Online she’s dedicated to clearing up the myths and dogma that surround all stages of the menopause.




Stay tuned to find out:


➡ What ARE the symptoms of menopause (and what’s not)

➡︎ Do you need HRT to top up estrogen and testosterone levels?

➡︎ When does perimenopause really begin?

➡︎  Why does sexual dysfunction double in early perimenopause

➡︎ What science-backed tips can ease the symptoms of menopause?




Chapters

0:00 Intro
0:57 Biggest misconception about the menopause
1:30 The real symptoms of menopause

4:40 When does perimenopause really begin?
6:23 The role of estrogen and hormones
12:54 What is ‘menopause belly’?
16:51 Are supplements helpful for menopause?
20:48 The basics of hormone replacement therapy
23:03 Why does sexual dysfunction double in early perimenopause
27:30 HRT loses its black box warning
29:29 The harm of over prescribing and big dose HRT

37:31 What can trigger the menopause (besides age)?
41:02 Are there biomarkers you should track?
43:03 Susan’s final message
 
 

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