2582: The Strange Signs & Symptoms of Perimenopause With Dr. Mary Claire Haver
2582: The Strange Signs & Symptoms of Perimenopause With Dr. Mary Claire Haver  
Podcast: Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Published On: Thu Apr 24 2025
Description: Strange Signs & Symptoms of Perimenopause with Mary Claire Haver What got her into what she does now? (1:30) The dogma surrounding women’s health. (8:05) What is menopause? Perimenopause? (14:56) The average age of menopause. (21:34) How much does birth control mask these symptoms? (22:27) Why she believes antidepressants are overused. (24:00) How much does genetics play a role in the symptoms that women experience versus the way they ate or dieted leading up to perimenopause? (25:31) The not-so-common early signs and symptoms of perimenopause. (27:17) What does hormone therapy look like? (29:29) Zone of chaos. (32:22) Non-hormonal interventions: Training & diet. (33:38) Supplementation and menopause. (40:00) Common mistakes women make when trying to self-medicate to help themselves. (41:28) How do women equip themselves to speak with their doctor. (43:53) Why HRT is optimal for most women. (45:19) The typical hormone therapy options for women. (46:04) Busting women’s fears surrounding HRT. (47:52) Anything exciting on the horizon in this space? (48:35) The standard HRT dose. (49:50) Can a woman who previously survived breast cancer do hormone therapy? (51:59) PCOS and perimenopause. (52:57) Let’s talk about your libido. (53:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** April Special: MAPS HIIT or Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** History of Women's Participation in Clinical Research “Not feeling like myself” in perimenopause — what does it mean? Observations from the Women Living Better survey Experiences of Mothers Who Are Child Sexual Abuse Survivors: A Qualitative Exploration The musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause - PubMed The Women's Health Initiative Hormone Therapy Trials Mind Pump #2567: Women Who Lift: Breaking Myths and Building Muscle Mind Pump #2530: Why All Women Should Take Creatine The Menopause Society | Homepage Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Mary Claire Haver, MD (@drmaryclaire) Instagram Website-The Pause Life Abbie Smith-Ryan, PhD (@asmithryan) Instagram Dr. Stacy T. Sims (@drstacysims) Instagram