Menopause, Perimenopause & Hormone Therapy: Separating Fact from Fear

Hot flashes. Brain fog. Sleep disruptions. Hormone therapy. 

Menopause is a natural stage of life, but for many women, it can bring symptoms and questions that are difficult to navigate alone. 

In the latest episode of In Full Bloom: A Women's Health Podcast, Joan Blomquist, MD, Chair of the Department of Gynecology at GBMC, and host Mary Beth Marsden discuss menopause, perimenopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). 

Their conversation explores:

• The difference between perimenopause and menopause
• Common symptoms women experience
• What current research says about hormone therapy
• Why misconceptions about HRT still exist today
• How women can work with their healthcare providers to find the right treatment options

One of the episode's most important messages is that women do not have to suffer in silence. Today, there are more treatment options and more evidence-based resources available than ever before. 

Find the episode in your favorite podcast platform here.