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Learn about the difference between perimenopause and menopause as Dr. Jerilynn Prior explains the symptoms, hormone management, and care that women need to be aware of.
Episode Summary
In this episode of Fempower Health, host Georgie Kovacs interviews Dr. Jerilynn Prior about perimenopause. Dr. Jerilynn Prior is a professor of endocrinology at the University of British Columbia with over 40 years of research in women's health and hormones. She shares facts women need to know about perimenopause vs. menopause, explains the fluctuating perimenopause hormone levels, and emphasizes the proper care women deserve during this significant life phase.
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Fempower Health Guest Bio
Jerilynn C. Prior is a 45+ year University of British Columbia Endocrinology physician, scientist and teacher. An award-winning Clinician-Scientist, she is known for her innovative concepts that value estrogen-progesterone balance and have the potential to improve and even transform the understanding and treatment of women’s reproductive-related issues. She founded the UBC Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research, CeMCOR, in 2002 and launched its informative website in 2003. Prior is an internationally recognized thought-leader on menstrual cycles, ovulation, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, and osteoporosis prevention with over 300 highly cited publications. Dr. Prior grew up in Alaskan fishing villages, got an honors MD from Boston University (in 1969) and became Canadian (in 1983) due to her belief in universal health care.
**The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for informational purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor. Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by the Fempower Health podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.**
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Learn about the difference between perimenopause and menopause as Dr. Jerilynn Prior explains the symptoms, hormone management, and care that women need to be aware of.
Episode Summary
In this episode of Fempower Health, host Georgie Kovacs interviews Dr. Jerilynn Prior about perimenopause. Dr. Jerilynn Prior is a professor of endocrinology at the University of British Columbia with over 40 years of research in women's health and hormones. She shares facts women need to know about perimenopause vs. menopause, explains the fluctuating perimenopause hormone levels, and emphasizes the proper care women deserve during this significant life phase.
Key Discussion Points:Related to this episode:
**Top 50 Health Podcast of 2024**
Want men to better understand how to support you during your menopause journey! Tell us what you want them to know.
If you're passionate about advancing women's health, there are many ways you can support the Fempower Health Podcast. Here's how:
Together, let's build a stronger community dedicated to women's health. Your support is crucial in this journey!
Fempower Health Guest Bio
Jerilynn C. Prior is a 45+ year University of British Columbia Endocrinology physician, scientist and teacher. An award-winning Clinician-Scientist, she is known for her innovative concepts that value estrogen-progesterone balance and have the potential to improve and even transform the understanding and treatment of women’s reproductive-related issues. She founded the UBC Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research, CeMCOR, in 2002 and launched its informative website in 2003. Prior is an internationally recognized thought-leader on menstrual cycles, ovulation, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, and osteoporosis prevention with over 300 highly cited publications. Dr. Prior grew up in Alaskan fishing villages, got an honors MD from Boston University (in 1969) and became Canadian (in 1983) due to her belief in universal health care.
**The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for informational purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor. Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by the Fempower Health podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.**
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