In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD engages with Dr. Mary Claire Haver to explore the intricacies of menopause management and its wide-ranging effects on women’s health.
They discuss options like hormone therapy, supplements, and medications for alleviating symptoms such as hot flashes and joint pain.
Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the biopsychosocial changes during menopause, the importance of self-education, and the role of supportive partners in improving overall well-being.
▶️Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:09 Why Men Should Care About Menopause and Perimenopause
00:04:40 What does a women feel during menopause?
00:08:42 How to encourage their partner to seek menopause specialist
00:17:50 Addressing importance of mutual desire and communication in sex
00:24:53 Why are people resistant to taking hormones despite eligibility?
00:28:28 Women’s Health Initiative: flaws and criticism
00:40:38 Choosing Between Estrogen and Progesterone
00:48:18 Do men still need androgen supplementation?
00:51:43 Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Dose for Preventative Use
00:55:59 Preventing onset of perimenopause and menopause
01:01:12 Health hack that you do that you think improves your quality of life?
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