Dr. Elisa Brown-Pruett: Menopause & Perimenopause Q&A

In this two-part series, Lacy brings your questions about menopause and perimenopause to Dr. Elisa Brown-Pruitt, M.D., Regional Director for the Laura Bush Institute for Women’s Health at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Odessa.

In a recent webinar with Dr. Brown, we received more questions from participants than we had time on this topic, so we’re using the podcast to share the answers. In Part 1 of this two-part episode series, Dr. Brown gives her thoughtful answers to questions like:

What are the causes of and the difference between menopause and perimenopause, and how long does each stage last?

How can you treat symptoms like hot flashes, poor sleep and mood, or a slow-down in libido and metabolism? 

For treating symptoms, what kind of hormone replacement therapies are safe and effective, and which over-the-counter supplements do you recommend? 

Can you become pregnant when you are in the perimenopausal stage? 

Resources:
 Link to full Webinar Recording

Link to CDC Women's Health Information