Emmenology (MENOPAUSE & PERIMENOPAUSE) Part 1 with Monica Christmas, Mary Claire Haver and Lara Durgavich
Summary
Host Alie Ward explores menology, the study of menstruation and menopause, in a three-part series featuring experts Dr. Monica Christmas, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, and Dr. Lara Durgovich. They discuss the biology of perimenopause, including hormonal chaos, vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes, and cognitive effects such as brain fog. The episode also covers evolutionary perspectives on menopause in primates and addresses common misconceptions about aging and health.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsors, and episode overview
Dr. Monica Christmas on menopause symptoms and frozen shoulder
Dr. Lara Durgovich on hormonal changes and brain fog
Perimenopause timeline, symptoms, and weight gain
Brain fog, cognitive decline, and diagnostic limitations
The women's health research gap and funding disparities
Evolutionary biology of menopause in humans and whales
Outro, upcoming episodes, and sponsor messages
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