2582: The Strange Signs & Symptoms of Perimenopause With Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Release Date: 04/24/2025
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info_outlineStrange Signs & Symptoms of Perimenopause with Mary Claire Haver
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What got her into what she does now? (1:30)
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The dogma surrounding women’s health. (8:05)
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What is menopause? Perimenopause? (14:56)
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The average age of menopause. (21:34)
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How much does birth control mask these symptoms? (22:27)
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Why she believes antidepressants are overused. (24:00)
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How much does genetics play a role in the symptoms that women experience versus the way they ate or dieted leading up to perimenopause? (25:31)
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The not-so-common early signs and symptoms of perimenopause. (27:17)
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What does hormone therapy look like? (29:29)
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Zone of chaos. (32:22)
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Non-hormonal interventions: Training & diet. (33:38)
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Supplementation and menopause. (40:00)
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Common mistakes women make when trying to self-medicate to help themselves. (41:28)
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How do women equip themselves to speak with their doctor. (43:53)
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Why HRT is optimal for most women. (45:19)
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The typical hormone therapy options for women. (46:04)
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Busting women’s fears surrounding HRT. (47:52)
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Anything exciting on the horizon in this space? (48:35)
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The standard HRT dose. (49:50)
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Can a woman who previously survived breast cancer do hormone therapy? (51:59)
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PCOS and perimenopause. (52:57)
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Let’s talk about your libido. (53:43)
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Featured Guest/People Mentioned
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Mary Claire Haver, MD (@drmaryclaire) Instagram
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Abbie Smith-Ryan, PhD (@asmithryan) Instagram
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Dr. Stacy T. Sims (@drstacysims) Instagram