Perimenopause and Menopause: What to Expect

What’s the difference between premenopause, perimenopause and menopause? Shifting hormones during these stages can have a broad impact on home and work life, and it's time to stop brushing symptoms under the rug. In this episode, Drs. Susan Baumgaertel and Sabrina Falquier discuss what to expect and how to deal with symptoms such as weight gain, hot flashes, libido concerns and sleep disruption. In this episode you’ll hear:2:55 – Pre-menopause, perimenopause and menopause explained5:05 – Hot flashes 7:10 – Night sweats7:45 – Sleep disruption8:40 – Fatigue9:35 – Body image “Live with gusto”10:10 – Mental health including brain fog, depression, anxiety – “Know that you’re not alone.”10:55 – Stress11:20 – Vaginal dryness12:10 – Loss of libido12:50 – Urinary tract changes13:40 – Osteoporosis14:15 – Skin and hair changes14:50 – Impact of menopause on chronic disease15:20 – Cancer risk during menopause15:55 – Weight gain during menopause19:10 – 5 Pillars of wellness: Food, Movement, Sleep, Connection, Mindfulness22:10 – Headaches25:00 – Does soy foods help during menopause?25:25 – Are there foods to eat or exclude at certain times of the cycle?