What’s the difference between premenopause, perimenopause and menopause? Shifting hormones during these stages can have a broad impact on home and work life, and it's time to stop brushing symptoms under the rug. In this episode, Drs. Susan Baumgaertel and Sabrina Falquier discuss what to expect and how to deal with symptoms such as weight gain, hot flashes, libido concerns and sleep disruption.

In this episode you’ll hear:

2:55 – Pre-menopause, perimenopause and menopause explained
5:05 – Hot flashes
7:10 – Night sweats
7:45 – Sleep disruption
8:40 – Fatigue
9:35 – Body image “Live with gusto”
10:10 – Mental health including brain fog, depression, anxiety – “Know that you’re not alone.”
10:55 – Stress
11:20 – Vaginal dryness
12:10 – Loss of libido
12:50 – Urinary tract changes
13:40 – Osteoporosis
14:15 – Skin and hair changes
14:50 – Impact of menopause on chronic disease
15:20 – Cancer risk during menopause
15:55 – Weight gain during menopause
19:10 – 5 Pillars of wellness: Food, Movement, Sleep, Connection, Mindfulness
22:10 – Headaches
25:00 – Does soy foods help during menopause?
25:25 – Are there foods to eat or exclude at certain times of the cycle?