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Why are some women going through perimenopause /menopause symptoms earlier on than others?

What is the hype about menopause about?

In this episode, I share some stories both from personal and professional experiences about symptoms some women feel during hormonal transitions and the impact on wellbeing. Menopause as a unique experience for every woman, influenced by various factors. Menopause is a Major  Life Milestone and Midlife is the  Window of Opportunity for adopting healthy behaviors and preventive strategies. Stress, Inflammation and Natural Aging are key factors for some women experiencing perimenopause/menopause symptoms more.

Anna's Story (00:07:33)  
Anna's struggles with memory and emotional challenges in a male-dominated work environment.

Lola's Story (00:09:57)  
Lola's loss of intimacy and emotional connection with her husband during menopause.Discussion on the unpredictable nature of menopause and its impact on women's lives.

Importance of Understanding Menopause (00:12:26)  
Emphasis on the significance of awareness and education about menopause for women's well-being. Exploration of genetic and environmental factors affecting women's menopause symptoms.

Impact of Stress on Menopause (00:16:07)  
Discussion on how chronic stress can exacerbate menopause symptoms over time.

Socioeconomic Variations in Menopause (00:17:09)  
Impact of education and economic status on the severity of menopausal symptoms.

Historical Perspectives on Menopause (00:21:02)  
Reflection on how menopause was managed in the past compared to modern approaches.

Reproductive Factors and Menopause (00:23:45)  
Discussion on how surgical menopause and reproductive history influence symptom severity.

Lifestyle Factors Affecting Menopause (00:25:03)  
Exploration of health behaviors and their impact on the experience of menopause symptoms.

The Aging Process and Theories (00:27:56)  
Discussion on theories of aging, including reproductive, immune, and inflammatory theories.

Chronic Inflammation and Its Impact (00:29:13)  
Explains chronic inflammation's role in midlife health and its exacerbation by lifestyle choices.

Estrogen and Inflammation (00:30:36)  
Details how declining estrogen levels during menopause lead to increased inflammation in the body. Understanding Aging Factors (00:32:03)  

Addressing Inflammation Through Lifestyle (00:40:10)  
Discusses how diet and lifestyle changes can help manage inflammation and improve health.

4 things to do when you turn 40! (00:42:49)  

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