In this episode, Lori recaps her viewing of The M Factor, a 50-minute documentary exploring the profound impacts of hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause. Featuring insights from leading doctors and experts, the film highlights how these hormonal shifts influence brain health, bone density, and overall well-being. Lori also shares takeaways from a post-screening talk by Dr. Kelly Casperson, a featured expert in the movie and a urologist from Bellingham, Washington, who emphasized the importance of breaking menopause taboos and advocating for women’s health.
Lori discusses striking findings, such as 250,000 U.S. women experiencing premature menopause annually and 50% reporting painful sex or decreased libido during this stage. She also highlights surprising connections between menopause and oral health, with 30% of women losing a tooth within five years due to estrogen loss. The film emphasizes that symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, and bone loss often begin years before menopause and are directly tied to hormonal changes, which require a deeper understanding and proactive care.
Through Lori’s recap, listeners are encouraged to embrace menopause as a natural transition, not a silent struggle, and to advocate for their health with better education and resources. With empowering insights from The M Factor, this episode continues the ongoing conversation about reframing menopause and supporting women during this transformative phase.
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You're Not Broken: book by Dr. Kelly Casperson
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