“Menopause doesn't have to be a silent struggle,” says award-winning author and health expert Dr. Barbara Dehn. With humor and expertise, Dehn – known as “Nurse Barb” on NBC's California Live – demystifies the symptoms of menopause, from hot flashes and hair loss to shifts in sex drive and sleep patterns. She joins me here for a candid conversation about embracing the changes in our midlife bodies where she offers a treasure trove of practical advice, including evidence-based solutions like lifestyle changes, natural remedies, and hormone therapy to alleviate the discomforts of menopause. Whether you're experiencing heavy periods, sleepless nights, or a waning libido, Dehn’s insights will empower you to take control of your well-being during this transformative phase.
Products Mentioned:
Black Cohosh under the brand name: Remifemin
Equelle - Soy metabolite for hot flashes and night sweats
Clitoral Stimulators: Lelo Sona and Womanizer
Vaginal moisturizers with Hyaluronic acid: Revaree and Rephresh
Coconut oil as a lubricant
Anti-depressants that work for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats: Effexor, Zoloft, Lexapro
The new medication for hot flashes: Veozah
Free Download: Equelle's Menopause Toolkit
Want to dive deeper? Join us Thursday, May 23 at 6pm ET!
Join us on May 23 for Nurse Barbara's class, "Has Anyone Seen My Hormones? Your Midlife Health Questions Answered," and bring along your burning questions for a session filled with laughter, learning, and liberation from menopause myths. Until then, dive into this episode and come away with a new perspective on how to navigate the unpredictable waters of midlife with grace and gusto.
Connect with Dr. Barbara Dehn:
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And if you're keen on reinventing more than just your approach to menopause, discover the resources, support, and community waiting for you at CoveyClub. Reinvention is a journey best shared, so don't go it alone – join us and let the reinvention begin!
02:17 - Rethinking your attitude about your changing midlife body is important
03:21 - After 35, your body starts to change in very small ways
06:32 - 50% of women will have irregular, heavy, heavy periods
11:30 - Talk a little bit about the racial, um, and ethnic disparities in hot flashes
18:59 - So let's talk about sex drive at midlife
22:17 - Vaginal estrogen is something that I highly recommend for improving sex drive
25:42 - What about things like hair loss? I mean, I never lost hair
28:29 - When women get enough sleep, studies show it reduces risk of dementia
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