In this empowering episode of Beyond the Hot Flash Podcast, Andrea van Niekerk hosts Shirley Weir, Canada's Menopause Chick and founder of Menopause Chicks. We dive into critical, evidence-based information to help you navigate perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause with confidence.
Topics covered include:
- Understanding Menopause & Its Phases: Clarifying definitions of perimenopause (the transition before menopause), menopause (12 consecutive months without a period), and postmenopause (the time after menopause).
- Personal Menopause Experiences: Shirley shares her own early symptoms.
- Symptoms Beyond Hot Flashes: Debunking myths around fatigue, hair loss, and thyroid connections.
- The Importance of Bone & Heart Health: Why these are crucial for longevity during hormonal shifts.
- Vulva & Vaginal Health: An open discussion on dryness, discomfort, and solutions like hyaluronic acid.
- UTIs & Prevention: How vaginal hormone therapy can prevent recurring urinary tract infections.
- Advocating for Your Health: Practical "Script Tips" to empower you in doctor's appointments and overcome healthcare dismissal (referencing data from inherwords.ca).
- Feel Amazing: Learn about Shirley's book and vaginal moisturizer, both called "Feel Amazing."
- The Menopause Chicks Community: Discover this supportive, evidence-based Facebook group for informed discussions.
- Unique Menopause Symptoms: Addressing less common but impactful experiences like "head shocks" and muscle cramps.
- Final Thoughts: Empowering recommendations for thriving through menopause.
This conversation is packed with clarity, support, and actionable steps to help you embrace menopause with vitality. You don't have to suffer silently – knowledge is your superpower!
About Shirley Weir & Menopause Chicks: Shirley Weir, Canada's Menopause Chick, empowers women through education. She's the author of "Feel Amazing: Your Invitation to Rethink Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause" and co-developer of the Feel Amazing vaginal moisturizer.
🔗 Visit Menopause Chicks Website: https://www.menopausechicks.ca
📘 Join the Menopause Chicks Facebook Group: [Insert specific Facebook Group link here - if available. If not, direct to main FB page as fallback]
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