{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Thyroid Mystery Solved: Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism Revealed","title":"129 How to Lose that 'Menopot' and Sail Through Menopause with Guest Esther Blum","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2498,"description":"The Case: \n Lisa is 49 and dealing with irregular periods, hot flashes, and vaginal dryness.\nShe is also gaining weight around her abdomen that she’s struggling to lose.\nHer doctor told her it was menopause and to get used to these menopause symptoms as the new normal.\nThe Investigation\nWhile menopause is normal for someone Lisa’s age, suffering through the symptoms doesn’t have to be. There are many things that can be done and I knew that we needed to explore the options. \nEsther Blum is an integrative dietician, high-performance coach and the author of many books including her latest, See Ya Later, Ovulator. She joined us on Health Mysteries Solved episode 101 to talk about a weight loss mystery so I knew that she was the perfect person to talk about Lisa’s case.   \nDemystifying Menopause: Quick Facts About Menopause\nA woman is considered in menopause when she has gone 12 consecutive months without a period. Perimenopause is the phase of life that happens before that (and can last up to 10 years).  The average age of menopause is 51.\nDuring menopause, there are a many biochemical changes that affect a woman from the brain down to the vagina. The most significant change happening is that the woman stops ovulating and can no longer get pregnant. \nAs the ovaries decrease hormone production, the adrenals step in. This hormonal shift can cause a variety of symptoms, including:\n Fatigue\nBrain fog\nNight sweats\nInsomnia\nIrritability\nWeight gain\nGut issues\nVaginal dryness\nSome or all of these symptoms may be a part of a woman’s menopause experience. \nWomen are Not Prepared for Menopause (and They’re Doctors Aren’t Helping!)\nDespite the fact that menopause happens to every woman, many find they are not prepared for it. Esther says that they often don’t have the tools, testing, or any sense of how to advocate for themselves and their body. \nWhen they visit their doctor to discuss the symptoms, they are often told that it’s just menopause and often doesn’t give them any...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9ZbRr0xzgu8-YRnig2AcyeY_Nu_m2EBquTr83LV8K2g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ4NTg5LzE3MTE1/NjQxMDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}