Dr. Basima Williams is a seasoned medical expert specializing in integrative and functional medicine. With years of experience in cutting-edge treatments like cryotherapy and IV nutritional therapy, she's dedicated to transforming lives. She joins us to share insights on hormone optimization, PCOS, and menopause.

 

Picking up where we left off the last episode, we continue by diving into perimenopause and menopause. These are something that all women experience in their lifetime and often find difficulty navigating in a healthy manner. Dr. Williams provides context as to what is happening in our bodies, why it can be difficult to maintain a comfortable weight or appearance during these transitions, and some healthy habits you can adopt that will help make it easier to navigate these changes.

 

What you’ll hear in this episode:

[2:11] What are the differences between perimenopause and menopause?

[6:14] What are some of the initial symptoms of perimenopause?

[12:27] What causes the symptoms of perimenopause?

[19:08] What happens to your body when you transition into menopause?

[29:05] What are some symptoms of being in an estrogen-dominant state?

[35:22] What things can you be doing to help as you move into your perimenopausal years?

 

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