If you’re a Black woman in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and you’ve been dealing with mood swings, brain fog, sleep disruption, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, irritability, or changes that are hard to explain—this conversation is for you.In this episode of the Aplomb Women Podcast, Lucia and Fumi sit down with Dr. Modupe Tunde Byass, OB-GYN, to unpack the difference between perimenopause and menopause, why so many women suffer in silence, and how to start advocating for yourself.This conversation speaks directly to women in the diaspora who were never taught what to expect during this stage of life.Listen to Episode 1 here; https://open.spotify.com/episode/1LNwMxBKvtHnqWKMDFkNA0?si=t9MK-658RP6tm-zlWZDYAAas we talk about the difference between perimenopause and menopausecommon symptoms women experience before menopausewhy many women feel dismissed or misunderstoodhow these changes can affect marriage, intimacy, work, and daily lifewhen to talk to your doctorhow to begin advocating for yourselflifestyle changes that may helpMost importantly: you are not crazy, and you are not alone.Dr. Byass also shares why these conversations matter, especially in Black communities where menopause has often been treated as taboo or ignored.
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