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Hot Flashes, Brain Fog, and Beyond: Understanding Perimenopause with Michelle Jacobson, MD
Perimenopause is often overlooked, yet it’s a transformative phase in a woman’s life that can bring a range of physical and emotional changes. In this episode, Dr. Jennie Berkovich sits down with Dr. Michelle Jacobson, an expert in women’s health, to discuss what perimenopause really is, how it differs from menopause, and the earliest signs women should be aware of. They dive into the role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the impact of lifestyle factors like diet and exercise, key preventative health screenings, and the biggest myths surrounding perimenopause. Dr. Jacobson also shares insights on emerging treatments and exciting new research in perimenopause care. Whether you're approaching this stage or want to be informed for the future, this episode is packed with must-know information! Dr. Michelle Jacobson is a menopause specialist in Toronto. She has a special interest in women who are prematurely menopausal due to cancer therapies and women with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndromes. She directs the familial ovarian cancer program at Women’s College Hospital. She sits on the board of directors of the Canadian menopause Society, and menopause foundation of Canada, and is the primary author of the Canadian guidelines regarding breast cancer and menopause, and hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email digitalcontent@jowma.orgBecome a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA_orgFollow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA_med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorgStay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc_cid=dfb442d2a7&mc_eid=e9eee6e41e
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