Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): Should you use it for your perimenopause or menopause symptoms? Does it prevent dementia? Heart disease? Is it safe? Who should and who shou;dn’t take it? Join me for this powerful conversation with Dr. Sharon Malone, an OB-GYN with 30 years of clinical experience - and an advocate for menopause awareness, and I explore these questions.

In this episode we unpack:

• Rethinking aging and embracing the power of menopause - and why Dr. Malone has found this to be the most freeing and joyful phase of her life
• The controversies surrounding hormone replacement therapy, and the research that led to all of the confusion about its use.
• The "window of opportunity" for starting HRT, who gets the most benefits, and what symptoms and conditions it’s truly useful for.
• Navigating the potential risks of HRT, including the comparable risks of drinking two glasses of wine - so you can make the most informed decisions about your options
• The difference between being pro-hormone and anti-suffering for women in menopause
• Why it’s important to be wary when it comes to ‘celebrity endorsed’ information on menopausal therapies

Dr. Malone offers invaluable advice on navigating the symptoms of menopause with grace, while empowering you with the knowledge and confidence to make the best health decisions for during the menopause transition.

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In this must-listen episode I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Lisa Mosconi, a leading neuroscientist and author of The Menopause Brain, and my friend, back to On Health to demystify the profound impact of menopause on the female brain. Dr. Mosconi offers invaluable insights into how menopause is more than a hormonal shift - it's a significant neuroendocrine change, and a potentially very important and powerful time in our lives.

We dive deep into:

• How perimenopause and menopause really impacts the female brain - including the role of estrogen during this time
• Common cognitive symptoms of perimenopause and menopause including brain fog, sleep problems, and memory lapses
• Why it might be that women in cultures that see menopause more positively have fewer symptoms
• The powerful role 'older women' can play as leaders, providers, and guides in families, communities, and society
• The pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), including it’s role in Alzheimer’s prevention
• The supportive role of nutrients, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids for women's brain health
• The importance of access to a wide variety of options so that we can pick what's best for us in feeling our best in menopause.

Knowledge is power. Understanding menopause's impact on the brain allows us to make informed choices, turning a phase often approached with dread into an opportunity for empowerment and well-being. Join us to transform how you think about menopause and prioritize your brain health through this pivotal time - whatever age you are - because it’s never too early to start protecting your beautiful brain!

The Mama Pathway is not your average childbirth education program. It's a powerful virtual membership community and online education experience where traditional midwifery wisdom and modern medicine meet to support you on your most empowered path through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Go to avivaromm.com/mama-pathway to learn more

Looking for supplements for yourself and your family, including some of those I talk about in episodes? You can find those - and your 15% discount on every order here: avivaromm.com/supplements

Mentioned in this episode:

Looking for supplements for yourself and your family, including some of those I talk about in episodes? You can find those - and your 15% discount on every order here: avivaromm.com/supplements

The Mama Pathway is not your average childbirth education program. It's a powerful virtual membership community and online education experience where traditional midwifery wisdom and modern medicine meet to support you on your most empowered path through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Go to https://avivaromm.com/mama-pathway to learn more