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In this episode of The Pause Pod, I sit down with Dr. Potter-McQuilkin, a double board-certified physician specializing in gynecology and lifestyle medicine, as well as a certified menopause practitioner.
In the midst of perimenopause herself, she shares her expertise on managing menopause symptoms and empowering women through holistic care.
We touch on the stigma and secrecy still surrounding menopause, emphasizing the importance of education and self-advocacy.
Dr. Potter-McQuilkin explains common and lesser-known symptoms, the role of lifestyle and genetics, and the benefits of both hormonal and non-hormonal treatments.
We also talk about the need for community support, particularly for Black women who experience more severe, longer-lasting symptoms due to the allostatic load.
The episode is a must listen that encourages women to seek specialized care and not to suffer in silence.
Join me and Dr. Potter-McQuilkin for an eye-opening and impactful conversation on the menopause experience.
In this episode:
00:00:00: Episode Trailer
00:00:35: Podcast Intro
00:01:09 Meet Dr. Potter-McQuilkin
00:02:37: Dr. Potter-McQuilkin’s Medical Background
00:03:09: Dr. Potter-McQuilkin’s Transition to Women’s Health
00:06:04: Dr. Potter-McQuilkin’s Experience with Menopause
00:06:44: Importance of Specialized Training
00:07:59: Common and Uncommon Menopausal Symptoms
00:11:19: Unique Menopausal Experiences
00:11:42: Influencing Factors on Menopausal Symptoms
00:13:11: Biological Changes During Menopause
00:15:20: Managing Menopausal Symptoms
00:17:52: Holistic Approach to Menopause Management
00:18:52: Self-Advocacy for Menopausal Symptoms
00:19:43: Symptom awareness and Documentation
00:20:49: Seeking Medical Help
00:22:42: Distinguishing Symptoms
00:24:13: Mental Health and Cognitive Impact
00:26:57: Managing Menopause with a History of Cancer
00:28:43: Timing for Hormonal Therapy
00:29:43: Understanding Menopause Stages
00:32:17: Disparities in Menopause Experience
00:35:25: Empowering Black Women in Menopause
00:37:56: Self-Care Practices
00:41:58: Hypothetical Menopause Prediction
00:42:30: Parting words for listeners
Connect With Dr. Potter-McQuilkin
Connect With Me/Dixie:
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Additional Resources For Support:
Join The Menopause Lab: A six-week course for people experiencing menopause
Take the Menopause Quiz: Find out if you might be experiencing (peri)menopause
Menopause blog posts: Various posts about the menopausal phase
The symptoms checklist: A checklist with over forty symptoms you can check off
The menopause question list: A list of questions to ask your healthcare partner
The Pause Pod FB private community: Private Facebook Community. Click the link to Join.
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