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Dr. Mary Claire Haver

#1 Menopause Doctor: 5 Daily Habits to Sleep Better, Feel Healthier, and Beat Menopausal Belly Fat

"Menopause affects 100 percent of women who live long enough, yet it's often treated as an afterthought in medical training."

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Today, we welcome Dr. Mary Claire Haver, who delves into the critical and often overlooked topic of menopause. Dr. Haver discusses the alarming lack of education and training around menopause, highlighting that most OBGYN training programs include only a few hours on the subject. She shares her personal journey of going through menopause and realizing how much more comprehensive the education and treatment should be. Dr. Haver outlines the multifaceted impact of menopause on women’s health, including physical, emotional, and mental health aspects. She emphasizes the importance of nutrition, sleep, stress reduction, movement, and appropriate medical interventions to navigate this phase of life healthily and proactively.

"I realized that menopause is much bigger than what we were taught—it's not just the end of periods, but a major life transition that affects heart, brain, bones, immunity, and mental health."  

And now let’s jump into episode 1641 of The School of Greatness!

"Understanding what's happening during menopause is half the battle. Women need to know they aren't going crazy and that there are ways to manage this phase healthily."  

Some Questions I Ask:

  • Dr. Haver, can you explain why there is such a minimal focus on menopause education in OBGYN training programs?
  • How did your personal experience with menopause change your perspective as an OBGYN?
  • Can you elaborate on the multifactorial reasons behind the lack of comprehensive menopause education and treatment in medical schools?
  • What are some of the most significant physical, emotional, and mental health impacts of menopause that women experience?
  • How can women effectively manage menopause through nutrition, sleep, stress reduction, and exercise?
  • What are the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and why is it often overlooked in treating menopause?
  • How did your own journey through menopause influence your approach to treating patients?
  • What advice do you have for partners of women going through menopause to better support them during this phase?
  • Can you discuss the importance of understanding and addressing the changes in body composition and weight gain that occur during menopause?
  • What are some practical steps women can take to advocate for themselves and receive proper care and treatment during menopause?

In this episode, you will learn:

  • The multifactorial effects of menopause on women’s overall health and well-being.
  • Practical strategies to manage menopause, including nutrition, sleep, stress reduction, and exercise.
  • The importance of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its benefits beyond just treating hot flashes.
  • The role of partners in supporting women through menopause and how education can foster better understanding and compassion.
  • The reasons behind the inadequate education and training on menopause in medical schools.
  • Plus much more…
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