And she has a good reason for it.
So, she took matters into her own hands.
We watched the class, and here are 10 things were begging you to know about it.
Still, that doesnt mean that the education wasnt necessary, because it absolutely is.
And thats likely why theres still such a gap in knowledge about menopause.
Berry is also a part of this group of uninformed (or underinformed) women.
OB/GYN, pain medicine physician, sexual health advocate, and New York Times bestselling author
(FYI, perimenopause can last up to10 years.)
Just like how experiences of menstruation and pregnancy can look different from person to person, so can menopause.
Our experiences with menopause are just as individual as we are, explains Berry.
You typically dont know what day you experienced menopause until its the one-year anniversary of your last menstrual period.
Dont worry, we were confused at first, too.
Symptoms may not always be what you expect
Hot flashes.
Its always the first symptom you think of when you hear about menopause.
Thats why you see such a wide variety of symptoms listed above.
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OB/GYN, pain medicine physician, sexual health advocate, and New York Times bestselling author
While several treatments exist, estrogen is the gold standard, says Dr. Gunter.
However, not everyone wants to go down the hormonal therapy route.
Good news: other options are available.
In 2023, theU.S.
While these treatments all seem great, its important to understand which medications can benefit you the most.
But having a mental health professional in your repertoire of providers may be more beneficial than you think.
Now you might be thinking, Well, what can therapy do to help with menopause?
Turns out, it can do a lot.
But, its worth noting that yourlibidocan change during (and after) perimenopause and menopause.
Wherever you fall on that spectrum is normal.
And undergoing menopause is no different.
But why, exactly?
Estrogen is an important hormone thats needed to build strong bones.
Throughout your life, your body is in a constant cycle of building bone and losing bone.
Thats why Dr. Gunter is such a proponent of talking about bone health much before you reach menopause.
She notes that preserving your bone health throughout your life is key, not just when youre entering perimenopause.
In reality, thats just not true.
Instead, Dr. Joseph recommends reframing the way we all view menopause.
This stigma is what prohibits women from sharing their experiences or concerns with their loved ones.
But you need a space to talk about something that half of the global population goes through.
So dont be afraid of opening up a discussion.
Allow yourself to feel heard and supportedand its okay to start small, as long as youre starting.
We have to realize its okay to put our health at the forefront of our life, she says.
Unfortunately, many women are often dismissed when they talk about their symptoms with their providers.
But what can you do to change this?
Whatever it is you choose, listen to your body and trust yourself to know what it needs.
Who says you cant put yourself first during your second act, right?
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