Beyond the Bestseller

Perimenopause in Your 40s: Why Doctors Get HRT Wrong with Lauren Tetenbaum

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In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, host Kelly Schuknecht speaks with Lauren Tetenbaum, author of 'Millennial Menopause.' They discuss the often-overlooked topic of menopause, particularly focusing on perimenopause, its symptoms, and the importance of awareness and education. Lauren shares her insights as a psychotherapist and advocate for women's health, emphasizing the need for open conversations about menopause and the mental health implications that accompany this life stage. The discussion also covers hormone therapy, navigating healthcare conversations, and personal experiences related to menopause.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why Lauren, despite her education and interest in women's health, realized she knew nothing about menopause beyond the stereotypes.
  • The difference between perimenopause (the 4-10+ year period of hormonal fluctuations) and menopause (one day, marked by a year of no periods).
  • The shocking variety of perimenopause symptoms that most women don't connect to hormones, including itchy ears, frozen shoulder, joint pain, changes in voice, and rage.
  • Why the 2002 study on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) led to a massive gap in physician training, and how that conclusion has now been debunked.
  • The key distinction between the older term Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and the more accurate term Hormone Therapy.
  • Why Hormone Therapy is considered the gold standard for menopause symptoms and how it can help prevent osteoporosis, dementia, and heart disease post-menopause.
  • What to do if your doctor is dismissive, including resources like menopause.org (The Menopause Society).
  • The mental health implications of this transition including increased risks of depression, anxiety, and unexpected rage and how to find your baseline.
  • A powerful reminder that you do not need to reach a "threshold of suffering" to pursue treatment, including Hormone Therapy.

    • Get The Resources:

    • Guest Book: Millennial Menopause https://a.co/d/7mlEHKd
    • The Menopause Society: menopause.org
    • Connect with Lauren Tetenbaum:
      • Website: millennialmenopause.com
      • Instagram: @thecounselorlaur

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