About this episode

This episode features Dr Fatima Khan discussing perimenopause, its symptoms, and its impact on women's health.

Perimenopause. It seems to have boomed in awareness and for good reason. To find out more we speak to Dr Fatima Khan about everything from PMDD, symptoms of perimenopause, when it starts and how we address it (and also how is this fair!?!) As a leading perimenopause and menopause doctor, Dr Fatima combines a holistic approach with clinical expertise to offer treatments that support mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. We ask her… What is PMDD? Is ADHD and PMDD connected? How hormones impact mental health What is perimenopause and when does it start? The symptoms of perimenopause How the shifting age of parenthood has compounded perimenopause Patriarchy and perimenopause - why it isn’t a good mix If you think you’re in perimenopause, what do we do? What is HRT? Did you know the most common symptom of menopause is joint pain How trauma impacts menopause (and vice versa) Reframing women’s health You can find Dr Fatima Khan's book Hormone Health is Mental Health here. In an emergency, call one of the following 24/7 hotlines: LifeLine: 131114 Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511 Your local central hospital This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto and the new iL Tutto Plus…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sophie Pearce, Jayde Couldwell

Guest: Dr Fatima Khan

Topics covered

• perimenopause
• mental health
• hormones
• women's health
• parenthood
• HRT
• PMDD

Keywords

• perimenopause
• PMDD
• HRT
• mental health
• women's health
• joint pain
• trauma

Sponsors

iL Tutto

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Menopause Clinic, LifeLine, Mental Health Line

Products: iL Tutto Plus Collection, CoZee Sense, Henry Plus

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