In this episode of The MSing Link Podcast, I engage in a meaningful conversation with Cherie Binns, a knowledgeable MS nurse, about the intricate relationship between multiple sclerosis and menopause. 

We explore how hormonal changes can exacerbate MS symptoms and discuss the potential benefits of hormone replacement therapy for individuals experiencing these changes. Cherie provides insights into recognizing whether symptom changes are due to MS progression or menopause and offers practical tips to manage these challenges. 

With 30% of the MS population being perimenopausal or menopausal, this episode is essential for understanding how to navigate these dual challenges effectively. 

Join us for an enlightening discussion filled with expert advice and actionable strategies to understand MS and hormone, menopause effects on MS symptoms, treatment options during menopause, and HRT considerations for patients with MS. 

If you're someone with MS or know someone who is, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in to gain valuable insights and empower yourself on your MS journey.

About our guest, Cherie:
Cherie is not only a registered nurse who happens to have MS, she is also one of about 1300 nurses worldwide who is classified as a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Nurse by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC)  and the International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN).  She has been an RN for more than 50 years.  She is the Patient Healthcare Liaison for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and has been an Advisor to the National Aging Initiative for several years focusing on Aging with multiple chronic comorbidities. Cherie also is a research reviewer for several National entities and writes for the MSFOCUS magazine as well as being an author on a number of peer reviewed articles in the MS arena.

Connect with Cherie:

Website: www.msfocus.org

Resources mentioned in the episode:

www.nationalmssociety.org will give you links to several clinical trials related to the impact of menopause on MS progression when you use the same search criteria.

New Study Indicates MS May Worsen During Menopause: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/news-and-magazine/news/associations-with-menopause

Research Study: Menopause and Cognition: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/how-you-can-help/get-involved/participate-in-research-studies/research-study-menopause-cognition

www.msfocus.org If someone searches "Menopause and MS", More than 200 articles pop up in our online magazine.  We also have a "Women and MS" booklet which is downloadable or free through the mail that addresses menopause and its impact on MS symptoms.

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