Like the life cycle of a butterfly, menopause is a transformative season that has its highs and lows. Saying goodbye to periods and embracing the beauty found in midlife are the positives. But dealing with frustrating symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, mood changes and more can feel overwhelming. 

If you are in your menopause era, you’ll want to listen to part one of the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast, where we talk about how to navigate each stage of menopause with OB-GYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner Susan Haas, MD, PhD, with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health. 

What age does menopause start? How long does menopause last? What can help with hot flashes? Can all women take menopausal hormone therapy? How is bone health impacted during menopause? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month.

Chapters:

     · 0:01 - Intro

     · 1:08 - Perimenopause and menopause

     · 4:40 - Menstrual cycle changes

     · 8:23 - Help with hot flashes

     · 12:27 - Hormone therapy

     · 13:16 - When to consider hormone therapy

     · 14:51 - Alternative treatment options

     · 22:23 - Risks of hormone therapy

     · 25:36 - If you’ve had a total hysterectomy 

     · 29:22 - Bone health and calcium supplements 

     · 33:19 - Estrogen and progesterone 

     · 36:47 - Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

     · 38:55 - Part two coming soon