The 3 Stages of Menopause | Dr. Jessica Shepherd
About this episode
Dr. Jessica Shepherd discusses the three stages of menopause and how women can navigate this transition with better information and tools.
What if menopause wasn’t something to sit back and suffer through — but a transition you could prepare for, navigate well and even thrive in? In this energizing episode of MenoPositive, Lisa is joined by Dr. Jessica Shepherd — OBGYN, menopause expert, media physician and author of Generation M — for a practical, no-nonsense conversation about the three stages of menopause: Perimenopause, Menopause & the After Party - and how women can feel more informed, more prepared and more incontrol. Dr. Shepherd breaks menopause down into three clear phases: the preseason (perimenopause), the main event(menopause), and the after party (post menopause) — helping women understand what’s happening in their bodies, whatsymptoms to look out for, and what support is available. In this episode, you’ll learn: The difference between perimenopause, menopause and post menopause The early signs of perimenopause, including irregular periods and anxiety Why menopause is a whole-body experience - not just a reproductive issue How to think about HRT - benefits, risks and different delivery options to match your needs and lifestyle To blood test or not to blood test? How mindset influences menopause…
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