Perimenopause Guide: Managing Symptoms, Emotional Changes, and Weight Gain During Hormonal Shifts :: Dr. Kamilia Smith [Ep 511]
FEB 24, 202551 MIN
Perimenopause Guide: Managing Symptoms, Emotional Changes, and Weight Gain During Hormonal Shifts :: Dr. Kamilia Smith [Ep 511]
FEB 24, 202551 MIN
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<div>Have you ever been to your doctor or OBGYN and felt that your symptoms were dismissed? Do you know how to identify the main issues of perimenopause and menopause?<br>
<br>
In this follow up episode with Dr. Kamilia Smith, we continue our deep dive into perimenopause, exploring how it impacts women's emotions, physical changes, and overall well-being. She clearly breaks down some of the hormonal fluctuations women go through and what some potential treatments are for each of those symptoms in a very nuanced field. Perimenopause can bring emotional upheaval and weight gain, exacerbated by hormonal changes that are often ignored. The stress of the "sandwich generation" — caring for our aging parents while raising children — adds to the emotional load. <br>
<br>
We cover so many helpful topics-</div>
<ul>
<li>Eggs and AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone)</li>
<li>FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone): these levels help indicate how your ovaries are functioning</li>
<li>How the term bioidentical hormones is often used as a marketing tool</li>
<li>Hormonal changes, along with sleep disruptions, decreased mobility, and shifts in eating habits, all contribute to weight gain during perimenopause</li>
<li>Mental health can take a hit during this stage, with symptoms like mood swings, insomnia, attention deficit, and night sweats. Learning how to manage these mental health changes is critical to our health</li>
</ul>
<div>
<br>
Connect with Dr. Kamilia Smith: <br>
<br>
</div>
<ul>
<li>Website: <a href="https://charlestonhousegyn.com/">Kamilia Smith Voted Best Dallas Gynecologist | Charleston House</a>
</li>
<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/charlestonhousegyn#">Charleston House Gynecology</a>
</li>
<li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charlestonhousegyn/">Charleston House - DALLAS WOMENS HEALTH (@charlestonhousegyn)</a>
</li>
</ul>
<div>
<br>
Links Mentioned: <br>
<br>
</div>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=HMACFADYEN10&_saasquatch=HMACFADYEN10">Function Health • 100 Healthy Years</a></li>
<li><a href="https://theshiftevent.com/">The SHIFT: Perimenopause Unscripted (A North Texas Women's Midlife Movement)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://balancedocuseries.com/">BALANCE: Perimenopause Documentary / Docuseries</a></li>
<li><a href="https://themfactorfilm.com/">THE (M) FACTOR – Shredding the Silence on Menopause</a></li>
</ul>
<div>Related Episodes:<br>
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</div>
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<li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2024/01/15/is-this-normal-a-womens-health-conversation-dr-kamilia-smith-ep-447/">Is This Normal? A Women’s Health Conversation :: Dr. Kamilia Smith [Ep 447]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2018/05/14/overcoming-barriers-to-sexual-intimacy-nancy-houston-ep-206/">Overcoming Barriers to Sexual Intimacy :: Nancy Houston [Ep 206]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2021/05/31/your-body-is-good-jess-connolly-ep-329/">Your Body is GOOD :: Jess Connolly [Ep 329]</a></li>
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<br>
In this follow up episode with Dr. Kamilia Smith, we continue our deep dive into perimenopause, exploring how it impacts women's emotions, physical changes, and overall well-being. She clearly breaks down some of the hormonal fluctuations women go through and what some potential treatments are for each of those symptoms in a very nuanced field. Perimenopause can bring emotional upheaval and weight gain, exacerbated by hormonal changes that are often ignored. The stress of the "sandwich generation" — caring for our aging parents while raising children — adds to the emotional load. <br>
<br>
We cover so many helpful topics-</div>
<ul>
<li>Eggs and AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone)</li>
<li>FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone): these levels help indicate how your ovaries are functioning</li>
<li>How the term bioidentical hormones is often used as a marketing tool</li>
<li>Hormonal changes, along with sleep disruptions, decreased mobility, and shifts in eating habits, all contribute to weight gain during perimenopause</li>
<li>Mental health can take a hit during this stage, with symptoms like mood swings, insomnia, attention deficit, and night sweats. Learning how to manage these mental health changes is critical to our health</li>
</ul>
<div>
<br>
Connect with Dr. Kamilia Smith: <br>
<br>
</div>
<ul>
<li>Website: <a href="https://charlestonhousegyn.com/">Kamilia Smith Voted Best Dallas Gynecologist | Charleston House</a>
</li>
<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/charlestonhousegyn#">Charleston House Gynecology</a>
</li>
<li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charlestonhousegyn/">Charleston House - DALLAS WOMENS HEALTH (@charlestonhousegyn)</a>
</li>
</ul>
<div>
<br>
Links Mentioned: <br>
<br>
</div>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=HMACFADYEN10&amp;_saasquatch=HMACFADYEN10">Function Health • 100 Healthy Years</a></li>
<li><a href="https://theshiftevent.com/">The SHIFT: Perimenopause Unscripted (A North Texas Women's Midlife Movement)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://balancedocuseries.com/">BALANCE: Perimenopause Documentary / Docuseries</a></li>
<li><a href="https://themfactorfilm.com/">THE (M) FACTOR – Shredding the Silence on Menopause</a></li>
</ul>
<div>Related Episodes:<br>
<br>
</div>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2024/01/15/is-this-normal-a-womens-health-conversation-dr-kamilia-smith-ep-447/">Is This Normal? A Women’s Health Conversation :: Dr. Kamilia Smith [Ep 447]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2018/05/14/overcoming-barriers-to-sexual-intimacy-nancy-houston-ep-206/">Overcoming Barriers to Sexual Intimacy :: Nancy Houston [Ep 206]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://heathermacfadyen.com/2021/05/31/your-body-is-good-jess-connolly-ep-329/">Your Body is GOOD :: Jess Connolly [Ep 329]</a></li>
</ul>
<div>Featured Sponsors: <br>
<br>
</div>
<ul>
<li>
<strong>GiveHugz</strong>–Check out <a href="http://givehugz.co">GiveHugz.co</a> and use the code DMA for 20% off your first order. Trust me, you’ll want one for you and one to share. </li>
<li>
<strong>Green Chef–</strong>Thrive all year with clean, easy meals from Green Chef. Go to <a href="http://greenchef.com/alonefree">Greenchef.com/alonefree</a> and use code alonefree to get started with FREE salads for two months plus 50% off your first box. </li>
<li>
<strong>Thrive Causemetics</strong>–Celebrate the women in your life with Thrive Causemetics. Luxury beauty that gives back. o Right now, you can get an exclusive 20% off your first order at <a href="http://thrivecausemetics.com/DMA">thrivecausemetics.com/DMA</a>
</li>
<li>Find links to this week’s sponsors and unique promo codes at <a href="https://dontmomalone.com/sponsors">dontmomalone.com/sponsors</a>. </li>
</ul>
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