You've Seen 10 Doctors & Still, No Answers: Your Guide to Perimenopause with Dr. Mary Claire Haver

If you've ever sat in a doctor's office describing brain fog,
mood swings, terrible sleep, and a body that no longer responds
to anything you try — only to be sent home with a shrug and maybe
an antidepressant — this one's for you. Dr. Mary Claire Haver,
Board-Certified OBGYN and Certified Menopause Specialist, is back
for round two, and she came prepared. 


In this episode, she breaks down the hormonal wildfire she calls
'The Zone of Chaos,' explains why perimenopause looks nothing
like what your doctor was trained to treat, and gives you the
actual language to walk into your next appointment and finally
get some answers. Buckle up.


Episode Overview (timestamps are approximate):
(0:00) Intro/Teaser
(5:00) The Zone of Chaos
(9:00) How Do You Know You're in Perimenopause?
(13:00) "I Don't Feel Like Myself" - The Universal Symptom
(15:00) 10 Doctors, Polypharmacy & a Hysterectomy
(17:00) How to Get Answers
(19:00) Your Brain on Perimenopause
(23:00) The ADHD Connection
(26:00) Bone Density & Muscle Mass
(29:00) Calming the Chaos, Not Replacing What's Lost
(44:00) What Mary Claire Actually Does
(53:00) Fasting, Menowashing & Your Bull$h!t Radar
(56:00) A Letter to My 35-Year-Old Self
(1:00:00) After Party: Dr. Stephanie's Takeaways


Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep462/


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