8. The One Where Your Period Stops

If you’re starting to experience the hormonal rollercoaster of perimenopause and menopause, wondering why you’re so irritable, can’t sleep and never know when/if your period is coming, this is the episode for you. I’m joined by Dr. Ardelle Piper, a gynecologist and certified Menopause Practitioner, who’s an expert in guiding women through the complexities of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Join us as we unravel the myths, explore the benefits, and address the safety concerns surrounding HRT. Whether you're experiencing the first signs of perimenopause or navigating the waves of menopause, this podcast is your go-to resource for evidence-based advice you can use to make informed health decisions to help you optimize your health and quality of life during menopause and beyond.

Key takeaways:

• Dr. Piper unravels persistent myths about menopausal hormone therapy that too many people still believe to be true (including your own doctor!)
• At what age and stage of menopause you should consider starting HRT and how long you should be on it
• How to figure out if you’re in menopause when you have an IUD or had a hysterectomy or uterine ablation
• How to talk to your family doctor about your menopause symptoms so you get the care you deserve

Dr. Ardelle Piper is a Royal College Certified OBGYN located in Ottawa, Canada. After getting a Bachelor of Science in Cell and Developmental Biology, she achieved her medical degree at the University of British Columbia in 2006. Passionate for women's health and education, she pursued obstetrics and gynecology residency and a master's in education in Saskatchewan.

In 2013, she came to Ottawa to complete subspecialty training in midlife women's health at the Shirley E. Greenberg Women's Health Centre in Ottawa. She has held the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner designation since 2014. Dr. Piper is now a pioneer in virtual care, providing telemedicine menopause assessments to women across Ontario since 2020.

Her virtual menopause clinic focuses on menopause education, hormone therapy, post cancer thrivership, sexual function, and preventative health promotion. Dr. Piper is frequently called upon as a keynote speaker to provide menopause education to medical colleagues and the community. She advocates for improved appreciation of menopause in the general public and women's health education in workplace wellness programs.

You can learn more about how to work with Dr. Piper at https://bywardfht.ca/our-services/menopause-clinic/

Find a menopause practitioner and get helpful resources at The Menopause Society. https://www.menopause.org/home

Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur is a Naturopathic Doctor, mom and fatigue fixer who’s on a mission to help women fix their fatigue and get the health care they deserve. You can find her talking about all things fatigue on Instagram @sarahvadeboncoeur and learn more about her services at www.docereclinic.ca



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