It's called “the transition” when your brain gets a little foggy, the temperature seems to always feel a little warmer, and everything on your body starts to look a little off. How and why do women go through this “transition,” also known as perimenopause? Let’s find out more.
In this episode of Health Her Way, hosts Meredith Cunningham and Brooklyn Elbert welcome Covenant Health OBGYN Dr. Bennett Henderson to break down the often confusing and complicated season that can begin years before menopause officially arrives. Dr. Henderson shares the hormone changes and common symptoms that can show up during perimenopause, along with the mental, emotional, and physical shifts many women experience. She also shares how these symptoms can be treated, from lifestyle adjustments to medical options, so you can feel more informed, supported, and empowered during this phase of life.
Dr. Bennett Henderson Bio:
Dr. Bennett Henderson is a native Texan who completed her undergraduate degree in microbiology at the University of Texas at Austin. She then attended medical school at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center (TTHUSC) in Lubbock, Texas focusing on obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN). During her residency, Henderson was recognized as an “Outstanding Gynecological Surgeon” and served as the Administrative OBGYN Chief during her last year of residency. Dr. Henderson is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and served as a Junior Fellow during her residency. Dr. Henderson’s clinical interests include family planning, women’s health promotion and patient education. As a mother Dr. Henderson knows the importance of compassionate and up-to-date prenatal care to pregnant women, by providing comprehensive gynecologic care at all stages of a woman’s life.
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