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Myth-Busting Menopause Care with Dr. Naomi Busch

Many women believe they must be experiencing severe symptoms to warrant treatment for menopause or perimenopause. This misconception often leads women to downplay their struggles, convincing themselves that they’re not “bad enough” to seek help. However, it’s essential to understand that symptoms of menopause can manifest in various ways, both physical and emotional. Conditions such as mood fluctuations, anxiety, and cognitive difficulties—often dismissed as minor—can significantly impact daily life and overall well-being. Recognizing that these symptoms are valid and can be indicative of underlying hormonal changes is crucial. Women should not wait until they are suffering to reach out for support.…

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All women age and all women will go through menopause. But rather than honoring our shared experiences, we’ve been brainwashed into fearing them. Instead of compassion and curiosity, we’ve been met at midlife with shame, stigma, and disgracefully subpar care. The status quo has failed us for too long. But we deserve so much more. Clinical trials. Research dollars. Breakthrough science. Evidence based care. Community. A say in what happens to our bodies and how we feel. They blamed it on your hormones when you spoke up, burned out, or said no. From puberty to perimenopause, your symptoms have been minimized. “It's just hormones,” they said. But here's the truth.

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