OvaryActive26 Dec 2024

Ep 7 | Hot Flashes Heard Around the World

How does perimenopause show up in your life compared to others'? Why do experiences vary so widely across cultures? What factors contribute to how people experience perimenopause?

Each person's experience is completely unique, but in this episode of OvaryActive, the Docs are offering insight and wisdom to explain the complexities of perimenopause.

Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Dr. Amy Voedisch get into the epidemiology of perimenopause. They shed light on how genetics, social norms, and environmental factors play a role in shaping individual experiences. They also discuss the importance of a holistic and personalized approach to managing symptoms, emphasizing the need to go beyond the one-size-fits-all perspective.

They also address common myths, examining the impact of diet and stress – things that are actually backed by science. You'll get some practical strategies for managing all the challenges and know how to advocate for the individualized care you deserve.

Rate, review, and share! You are NOT crazy, this is happening and it's happening to someone else too!

What you'll hear in this episode:

[1:03] Introduction to perimenopause around the world

[2:26] Cultural perspectives on perimenopause

[5:29] The soy myth

[12:34] Perimenopause in the U.S.

[20:39] Challenges in diagnosing perimenopause

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Meet the Docs:

More information about Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su:

Gennev: www.gennev.com/clinician/dr-rebecca-dunsmoor-su

LinkedIn @rebecca-dunsmoor-su

More information about Dr. Amy Voedisch:

Stanford Medical Clinic: stanfordhealthcare.org/doctors/v/amy-voedisch.html

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