Anne Ghesquière welcomes Dr Lisa Mosconi, a leading neuroscientist and women’s brain health specialist. What if menopause were not just a hormonal transition, but first and foremost a neurological one? Why do so many women suddenly feel anxious, exhausted, forgetful or lost during perimenopause and menopause without understanding what is happening to them? Are women really “losing their minds” ? How does menopause affect memory, mood, sleep, and emotional regulation? And what can science tell us to help women better navigate this pivotal stage of life? Dr Lisa Mosconi eciphers the effects of menopause and perimenopause on women’s brain to help them better understand and navigate this period of their lives. Her latest book La Ménopause commence dans le cerveau, is published in French by Thierry Souccar Éditions. Episode #668
Some quotes from the podcast with Dr Lisa Mosconi:
“Menopause is a dynamic neurological transition.\"
\"Menopause is like a renovation project on the brain.\"
\"Menopause is almost like an activator. It unmasks potential medical vulnerabilities.\"
Topics covered in the podcast with Dr Lisa Mosconi:
00:00\tIntroduction
01:30\tGuest introduction
03:01\tMenopause and neurological transition
05:48\tThe 3 stages of Menopause with perimenopause
09:58\tThe post-menopause
10:59\tMenopause : nature's mistake or an added value ?
16:04\tA lack of education
20:20\tThe necessity of an integrative medicine
23:22\tWhich doctor should we see first?
28:16\tThe window opportunity
30:10\tLink with depression
32:46\tEstradiol: Master Regulator of Brain Health
34:47\tLack of estrogen can be a superpower
37:48\tThe hormonal replacement therapy
45:10\tWhat about stopping the hormonal treatment ?
49:58 The role of receptors
52:51\tShould I have a blood test?
53:34\tProgesterone and testosterone
55:09\tThe non-hormonal options
58:25\tThe importance of life style
01:04:05\tThe need to change mindset
01:07:35\tMenopause and ADHD
Foreword and precautions for listening to the podcast
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