Learn the correlation between women’s health and menopause. Dr. Lauren Streicher shares the essentials of menopause management and tips for healthy aging.

Episode Summary

In this episode, Dr. Lauren Streicher, a distinguished expert in menopause management, joins to share her insights on this important life stage. Dr. Streicher discusses the complexities of menopause, offering facts and practical advice for women. With a career dedicated to enhancing women's health, she brings a wealth of knowledge from her clinical experience, research, and as the author of several pivotal books on menopause. This conversation explores the main aspects of menopause, from symptom management to the importance of open communication with healthcare providers, and how to embrace this transformative stage of life. 

Key Discussion Points

• An overview of women’s health and menopause, including high blood pressure, joint pain, insulin resistance, sleep disturbances, and hair loss.
• The complex relationship between menopause and painful intercourse, and the importance of accurate diagnosis beyond genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM).
• Strategies for finding access to a menopause specialist.
• The role of estrogen in the management of menopausal symptoms.
• Potential benefits and considerations for menopause hormone therapy.
• Efficacy, precautions, and recommendations regarding cannabis for menopause relief.
• The relationship between menopause and mental health, and how this can impact cognitive function.
• How to prepare for doctor's appointments when managing menopause and wanting to address your symptoms and concerns.
• Viewing menopause and aging as opportunities to focus on health, well-being, and embracing a new chapter in life.

"The power of education cannot be understated when it comes to menopause. Understanding the changes happening in your body is the first step towards managing symptoms effectively." - Dr. Lauren Streicher

Related to this episode:

• Resources and episodes on Perimenopause & Menopause
• Read Dr. Streicher’s story and follow her on LinkedIn
• Midi Health: www.joinmidi.com 
• Check out Dr Streicher’s Inside Information podcast

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Guest Bio

Dr. Lauren Streicher, MD, is a renowned expert in women's health, specializing in menopause and sexual medicine as the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health and the founding director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Menopause and Sexual Medicine. A Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, Dr. Streicher is a Certified Menopause Practitioner, contributing to the journal Menopause and a Senior Research Fellow at the Kinsey Institute. As a best-selling author, she provides insights on menopause through books like "Sex Rx" and "Hot Flash Hell" and hosts the informative podcast “Dr. Streicher’s Inside Information.” Featured on top media outlets like The Today Show, CNN, and NPR, Dr. Streicher’s contributions to women’s health and menopause are widely recognized.

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