Let's Talk Menopause: We No Longer Need to Suffer in Silence

In this enlightening conversation, Dr Shafer welcomes Special Guest Roberta Corona, MD, PhD, NCMP, OBGYN and Medical Director of the BioConnect Medical Center in St Michaels, Barbados. Dr Corona is an advocate for patients and medical caregivers alike to have a greater understanding of menopause and treatment options available to women navigating menopause. Dr. Roberta Corona goes in depth with Dr Shafer on today's discussion of the often-overlooked topic of menopause, emphasizing the importance of education and awareness for women navigating this life stage. Dr Corona shares her journey as a physician and the need for better understanding and treatment options for menopause symptoms, and how our understanding of treatment safety and benefits have developed over time. The discussion covers hormonal changes, cultural perceptions, the role of hormone replacement therapy, and the empowerment of women through knowledge. Dr. Corona encourages women to seek help and engage in conversations about their health, highlighting that menopause is a natural part of life that deserves attention and care.

Takeaways:

• Women spend almost half of their lives in menopause.
• There is a significant lack of education about menopause in medical training.
• Cultural beliefs may be a barrier to women seeking help during menopause, but doesn't have to be.
• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can significantly improve the quality of life for women going through menopause. 
• Fear and misinformation surround the topic of HRT.
• Education is crucial for women to make informed health decisions.
• Menopause symptoms can start as early as 35 years old.
• Women should advocate for their health and seek knowledgeable resources.
• Menopause is a natural stage of life that requires proper care and understanding.

Dr Roberta Corona on Menopause: "You don’t have to do it alone."

Thank you to Special Guest Dr Roberta Corona for being on the show!

Learn more and connect with Dr Roberta Corona on Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/robertacorona/

and at https://bioconnectmedical.com/

Take the Menoquiz at bioconnectmedical.com to learn if you may be in perimenopause or menopause!

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