The Wonder Women Podcast heats up in Episode 3 as Michelle and expert guest Professor Annice Mukherjee do a deep dive into the subject of menopause and the truth surrounding hormone replacement therapy.

Professor Mukherjee is a world-renowned endocrinologist and the author of The Complete Guide to Menopause. She serves on the Medical Advisory Council of the British Menopause Society as well as The Society for Endocrinology. Together with Michelle, she dispels the vast ocean of misinformation around menopause symptoms and HRT treatments that have become prevalent in society through social media and unethical medical practices, giving all listeners a practical understanding of how to navigate the journey from perimenopause to menopause and beyond.

Dr. Annice Mukherjee

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TIMESTAMPS(00:00:28) Intro to Episode 3 and Professor Mukherjee

(00:01:26) Putting Menopause in Context

(00:03:33) Defining Perimenopause and Menopause

(00:05:38) Impacts of Perimenopause, Menopause and Misinformation

(00:10:48) HRT Safety, Use, and the Placebo Effect

(00:15:48) The House of Menopause

(00:21:38) Menopause Mindset and Chronic Stress

(00:25:00) The Power of Consistent Healthy Habits 

(00:32:40) The Truth about HRT and Dosing

(00:46:32) Lifestyle vs Medical Intervention

(00:53:30) Study the Data

(01:00:33) Who is HRT Right For

(01:04:22) Recommendations for Women Considering HRT

(01:09:46) Birth Control Use Through Menopause

(01:17:03) Transitioning Off Hormone Therapy

(01:21:32) Wrap Up and Closing Thoughts