#246 Rethinking Your Approach to Your Changing Midlife Body (Dr. Barbara Dehn)

“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

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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.

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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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