Menopause Masterclass Pt3 Your Must-Know Toolkit & What to Ask Your Doctor! w/ Dr. Mary Claire Haver
From Jamie Kern Lima
The discussion highlights the lack of education many doctors have regarding menopause and hormone replacement therapy, emphasizing the importance for patients to advocate for themselves by initiating conversations with their healthcare providers. Key strategies include asking about their training in menopause care, using updated guidelines as a resource, and labeling menopause consultations as "problem visits" for insurance purposes to ensure appropriate care.
Key Takeaways
- 9 out of 10 doctors missed the menopause memo; time to take charge of your own health agenda.
- Your doctor has just a handful of hours on menopause—be the expert in the room.
- Don't settle for vague advice; ask your doctor, 'What’s your menopause training?', and bring the latest guidelines.
- Hot flashes are the loudest signal; if you're not screaming them, your doctor might not hear you.
- Fiber up! 25-35g daily is key, and you don’t need costly supplements—just one avocado gets you close!
Mentioned in This Episode
- Dr. Mary Cla Haver (person)
- Jamie Curran Lima Show (company)
- Menopause Society (company)
- Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life for You (book)
- The New Menopause (book)
- Alloy Health (company)
- MIDI Health (company)
- Worthy (book)
- Evernow (company)