Welcome to "Thriving with Arthritis" Podcast. In this episode I have a special  guest, Dr Dr. Cheruba Prabakar,  a specialist in menopause and women's health, to answer questions about menopause and its effects on autoimmune diseases. 

The discussion covers various topics, including:

1. How menopause affects women and its potential link to autoimmune diseases.
2. The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for managing menopausal symptoms and its safety for women with autoimmune diseases.
3. The importance of seeking a qualified healthcare provider for HRT and understanding the risks and benefits.
4. Managing symptoms such as vaginal dryness in women with autoimmune diseases like Sjogren's syndrome.
5. The importance of lifestyle changes, including exercise, diet, stress management, and sleep, during menopause.

Dr. Prabhakar emphasizes the importance of personalized care and regular follow-ups with a healthcare provider to monitor the effects of HRT. She also highlights the safety of HRT when prescribed appropriately and the availability of various options for managing menopausal symptoms.

Check this up: https://www.menopause.org/

More about Dr. Cheruba Prabakar:  is a board certified OBGYN and minimally invasive trained surgeon. She specializes in treating women with fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, and pelvic pain. She is also a menopause practitioner, certified by the North American Menopause society. She owns a boutique private practice and provides highly personalized, accessible, and unhurried care. Dr. Prabakar also has a "fibroid coaching" program where she spends an hour answering all your questions about fibroids! She is also a speaker on women's health issues. She lives in Oakland with her family.

Website: www.lamorindagyn.com
IG: @thefibroiddoc
FB: @Cheruba Prabakar

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