Menopause is a natural yet often misunderstood phase in every woman's life, marked by mixed emotions and misconceptions about this significant transition. In this inaugural episode of "Menopause Rescue," Dr. Polly Watson, a gynecologist certified by the Menopause Society and renowned for integrating traditional and functional medicine, shares a personal catalyst for her career in women’s health—her mother’s early menopause experience. Her story goes beyond her own path through medical training on gynecology and menopause. It's a wake-up call, urging us to fundamentally change how we talk about and manage menopause care.

Dr. Polly shines a spotlight on the significant lack of menopause-focused education within medical training and the healthcare system, encouraging women to proactively manage their health during the menopausal transition. She advocates for a holistic approach that integrates lifestyle changes, hormone replacement therapy, and functional medicine to tackle the challenges of this pivotal phase in women's lives.

In this episode, you'll have an in-depth look into the urgent need for a revolutionary change in menopause care–an area currently cluttered with misleading products and promises. Dr. Polly describes this as seeking a "perfect absolutist solution." Leveraging her extensive expertise, she is determined to bridge the gap between conventional and holistic medicine, striving to provide women with a well-rounded perspective on how to approach menopausal treatments.

Tune in as Dr. Polly sets the stage for a podcast series dedicated to empowering women through proactive health management, fostering an environment of support that offers evidence-based guidance and insightful discussions.

Quotes

• "At one point during some very frustrating medical journey, I went to the doctor's appointment with my mom and I remember sitting there and being almost embarrassed for the healthcare provider. He was so emphatic and he was digging in so deep and he was a little combative and a little bit argumentative and he wasn't listening. And I just remember at that point thinking, okay, I've got to go into medicine. I've got to serve women. This is absolutely unacceptable. And I knew I could do better, which isn't saying much because at that point, the bar was really low. So my mom was a huge motivator for me to go into women's health." (02:13 | Dr. Polly Watson) 

Links

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