SUMMARY
What does mood swings, anxiety, palpitations, dry skin, weight gain, dizziness, night sweats, insomnia, depression and loss of interest all have in common?
These are all unusual signs of perimenopause that most women would never think to associate. This phase can start on average around early thirties and last for an average of 7-10 years.
This Girl, ACTIVATE! podcast episode is about the taboo topic of menopause and perimenopause.
In this conversation we go deep into the signs, symptoms, stigma and shame that comes with this phase that all women must go through. we also talk about the wonderful years that follow menopause.
My guest is Betty-Ann Pilgrim, former Chief Nursing Officer of Trinidad & Tobago, Midwife and Menopause Advocate who is very serious about supporting women on their journey through menopause.
Goal: AWARENESS - Perimenopause/transition
Diagnosis
Symptoms
Age range
Stages
Solutions
Treatments
Imposter syndrome
How this affects women at work/business/family/relationships
Shame/stigma vs Positive light
We learn about other stages like: Puberty, Adolescents, Childbearing
Celebrity advocates
Michelle Obama
Oprah
It's never too early or too late to start learning!
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