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The Menopause Mastery Show | Menopause Q&A: Top 10 Questions and Expert Answers to Common Concerns | Episode 276

Q&A with Dr. Betty: Top 10 Questions Women Ask About Perimenopause and Menopause

🌱 Welcome to The Menopause Mastery Show! In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray answers the top 10 most frequently asked questions about perimenopause and menopause. She breaks down what's really happening in the body during hormonal transition, why so many symptoms get overlooked, and what women can do to feel better with the right support, testing, nutrition, and treatment options.

You'll learn more about: 🔹perimenopause symptoms and when they can start 🔹menopause hormone therapy and common safety concerns 🔹brain fog, memory changes, and mood shifts 🔹menopause weight gain and metabolic changes 🔹anxiety, sleep disruption, and stress during menopause 🔹low libido, vaginal dryness, and painful sex 🔹joint pain, inflammation, and hormone balance 🔹how to advocate for yourself and find menopause-informed care

If you're confused about perimenopause, menopause symptoms, hormone therapy, weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, or low libido, this episode is for you. Whether you're in your late 30s, 40s, or 50s, this conversation offers practical insight into the symptoms many women experience but rarely get clear answers about.

For more information on Dr. Betty's answers, please see the links to featured videos below:

Question 1 "Do I have Perimenopause?": https://youtu.be/07a-6e0Z14Y?si=ctqUOKFjixs0DoTt

Question 2 "Is Hormone Therapy Actually Safe?": https://youtu.be/GwRZuHXTUY8?si=k1421S_F18siL1LL

Question 3 "Why Am I Gaining Weight?": https://youtu.be/YODNg2OKv7s?si=4_JwtjomrAb1nc6M

Question 4 "Am I Losing My Mind? My memory sinks.": https://youtu.be/Fdtj30VvPco?si=60B2rmwk8e3F_Y0O

Question 5 "Why Am I So Anxious All Of A Sudden?": https://youtu.be/L-tLe7owvCg?si=KgKUt7uLpeaXevBB

Question 6 "Why Don't I Want Sexy Anymore?": https://youtu.be/aUxIn1HdT0g?si=xCwgK0sbCCljnk4X

Question 7 "When is Menopause Official?": https://youtu.be/JiohXnXYipw?si=wfoH6Z2dkcC0id9a

Question 8 "Join Pain, aches — is this menopause or aging?": https://youtu.be/litFqgcVuxk?si=FRO4Us-RwRBvYmMG

Question 9 "How do you advocate for yourself and talk to a doctor?": https://youtu.be/LxXutr750x4?si=OKqBsv79cqlOabk-

Question 10 "Do I have to suffer through this or are there really options?": https://youtu.be/MtGoIznCLPk?si=-JWpzGKVHWNSXigz

00:00 Why Women Ask AI 00:42 Menrva Lounge Q&A 03:06 Perimenopause Explained 04:30 My Hormone Story 07:54 Early Symptoms and Labs 11:56 Is HRT Safe 13:07 Breast Cancer Myth 17:01 Why Weight Creeps Up 19:24 Metabolism and Estrogen 21:54 Brain Fog and Memory 22:23 Estrogen and the Brain 25:48 Workplace Brain Drain 27:12 Hormone Driven Anxiety 29:05 Stressful Midlife Load 31:34 Neuroplasticity Tools 32:46 Libido and Painful Sex 36:18 Non Hormonal Sex Help 37:56 When Menop