Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz: Author of Menopause Bootcamp on All Things Menopause

<p class="p1"><strong>Dr. Suzanne Gilberg</strong>–<strong>Lenz</strong> is the author of <em>Menopause Bootcamp</em>: <em>Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age</em>. As Dr. Suzanne explains, “menopause is not a disease” but it is something every woman will go through. She shares key information women need to know to navigate their symptoms. She also explains why there are so many changes that can happen with the decline of sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone). If you are confused about menopause this interview is for you! The show notes can be found at <a href= "https://thegoodlifecoach.com/245"><span class= "s1">https://thegoodlifecoach.com/245</span></a></p> <p class="p1">*This is a podcast interview and not intended to be medical advice. Please consult with your trusted healthcare professional for your health-related questions.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p3"><strong>WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:</strong></p> <ol class="ol1"> <li class="li4"><span class="s2">Dr. Suzanne explains what happens to your body in the 7-12 years leading up to menopause.</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s2">How hormone levels go from a very regular state to less predictable as the ovaries age and the levels of progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone decline. This is what triggers the various symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog, dryness, etc.</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s2">Dr. Suzanne explains that there is a benefit to knowing your mother and even grandmothers experience with menopause as your symptoms and when you go through it may be the same.</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s2">Why we need to focus on our brains, heart and bones with life-style well in advance.</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s2">The benefits of starting HRT and suggestion to read the NYTimes article on menopause.</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s2">The benefits of vaginal estrogen.</span></li> <li class="li4"><span class="s2">What women who’ve had breast cancer need to kno