9. The Joy Prescription Podcast - Perimenopause Q & A with Dr. Libert

Dr. Libert answers your questions about perimenopause.

If you are a woman in your 30-50s, you may be dealing with at least a few of the following symptoms of the perimenopausal transition:

•  Feeling "blah"
• Lack of motivation to do routine tasks like grocery shopping and housework
• Desire to stay home, rather than going out to socialize
• Emotional instability, anxiety, depression
• Bone loss
• Heart palpitation or high blood pressure
• Weight gain despite exercise
• Insomnia
• Night sweats, hot flashes
• Increased wrinkles of the face "crow’s feet" or furrowed brow
• Unpredictable periods
• Brain fog, forgetfulness, self-doubt, trouble making decisions
• Decreased interest in sex
• Increased interest in wine and chocolate!

If you raised your hand to one or more of the above symptoms, know that you are not alone and there is help!

Dr. Libert answers the following questions about perimenopause in this episode:

00:06:13 Elizabeth: “I’m getting to that age. I would love to know how to navigate changes in my body without prescriptions and without prolonging the process. I would also like to know what to look for to know when it is happening.”

00:17:00 Linda: “Options for dryness and pain/pelvic floor pressure?”

00:27:22 Shawna: “I’m getting more hair on my face. Is there something natural I could take that could help?”

00:37:12 Shannon: “Definitely me! Experiencing weight gain, increased emotions, hot flashes and brain fog. What natural supplements are helpful?”

00:51:15 Keri: “I have hot flashes and horrible night sweats cannot get a full night's rest. I do not take any prescriptions or over the counter medicines but am interested in a holistic approach that might help.”

00:57:53 Ashley: “Not quite there yet but both my mom and her mom began at a fairly early age. I’d love to hear the podcast!”

01:00:56 Janice: “Loss of sexual drive is sad. What about that?”

We’d love to hear from you! You can ask us questions about anything health and/or spirituality related, and we’ll do our best to answer you on the podcast. Send your questions to us via email to thejoyprescription@gmail.com or by calling our question line at 828-412-0599.  

In the meantime, we invite you to take your learning further with us at thejoyprescription.com. 

Now go out and do one thing that brings you joy today! 

Connect with Dr. Libert 

• thejoyprescription.com
• instagram.com/drcynthialibert
• facebook.com/createyourownjoyprescription
• https://www.youtube.com/c/CynthiaLibert

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.