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Dr. Sharon and Dr. Mary Claire Haver discuss menopause, HRT, and women's health.

Today on the show Dr. Mary Claire Haver and Dr. Sharon dish on all the things they want us to know about menopause. The two colleagues share their unique perspectives on how they menopause and perimenopause. The two share important information on HRT, like did you know know that your brain (not your ovaries) is responsible for ovulation? Plus, learn how to avoid falling into the online trap of supplements, and what you should really be looking for in terms of their quality. Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD, FACOG, MSCP, is a board-certified OB-GYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The New Menopause, a book written to empower women with evidence-based menopause care. She earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical Center and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), where she is now an Adjunct Associate Professor. In 2021, she founded Mary Claire Wellness, a clinic committed to providing comprehensive menopause care. In 2023, she launched ThePauseLife.com, a trusted resource for women navigating menopause. She is also the host of the podcast…

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