TPP 498: A Conversation with Dr. Mary Claire Haver About Perimenopause

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with Dr. Mary Claire Haver about the complexities of perimenopause and strategies for managing it.

Today we’re diving into a topic that so many women experience but far too few of us are adequately prepared for—perimenopause. My guest is Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified OB-GYN, Certified Menopause Practitioner, and New York Times bestselling author of The New Menopause and her most recent book, The New Perimenopause. Through her clinical work, her online programs like The Galveston Diet, and her platform The ’Pause Life, Dr. Haver has become a leading voice in making menopause education accessible, practical, and grounded in science. In our conversation, we explore the biological and emotional complexities of perimenopause, why early intervention—including hormone therapy—can be so important, and the gaps in medical training that have left many women feeling dismissed or unprepared. Dr. Haver shares practical strategies for managing symptoms, explains what she calls “The Menopause Toolkit,” and offers empowering guidance to help women advocate for their health and navigate this transformative phase with more knowledge, confidence, and support. About Dr. Mary Claire Haver Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD, FACOG, CMP, is a board-certified Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist, a…

People in this episode

Host: Debbie Reber

Guest: Dr. Mary Claire Haver

Topics covered

• perimenopause
• menopause education
• hormone therapy
• women's health
• symptom management
• advocacy

Keywords

• perimenopause
• menopause
• hormone therapy
• women's health
• symptoms
• advocacy
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Menopause Society, University of Texas Medical Branch, The Galveston Diet, The ’Pause Life

Books & works: The New Menopause, The New Perimenopause

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