Dr. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and author of the bestselling books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual. She has more than 20 years’ experience in women’s health and currently has a consulting room in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she treats women with PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone - and period-related health problems.

In this episode, Dr Briden covers:

• Stages of perimenopause and menopause
• Truths about HRT and why they are no longer called that
• Symptoms women tend to fear and solutions for each
• Why women can and should embrace this stage of life

Resources:

• Read Period Repair Manual
• Read Hormone Repair Manual
• Resources and episodes on Perimenopause & Menopause

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