Can you imagine a world in which men go through menopause? There’s a chance we’d have a lot more research to understand these changes. Since women spend ⅓ of their life in menopause and postmenopause, we think we deserve more answers and better care. That’s exactly what today’s guest is here to provide—and women of all ages, whether you’re in your 20s, 30s or 40s, should really listen!In this episode you’ll learn: * What women can expect as they age and what they can change* How to know if you’re in perimenopause or menopause* Why there is fear around hormone replacement therapy (HRT)* How menopause impacts our bones, heart, metabolism and libido* The potential risks of NOT taking hormone replacementDr. Mary Claire Haver, MD, FACOG, CMP, is a board-certified Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist, Certified Menopause Practitioner, Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist, and a best-selling author focused on women’s health. After noticing her patients' concerns about menopause-related symptoms, and navigating her own, Dr. Haver extensively researched menopause, aging and inflammation, leading to the creation of The Galveston Diet and her 2023 bestselling book. In 2021, she founded The Mary Claire Wellness Clinic to provide personalized menopause care, integrating medical history, nutrition, exercise, supplements, and hormone therapy. With over 3 million social media followers, Dr. Haver shares advice and learns from her community, aiming to make menopause care accessible and comprehensive through initiatives like The ‘Pause Life and her latest book, “The New Menopause”.This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya’s seed cycling bundle.* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Dr. Haver:* Website: https://maryclairewellness.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmaryclaire/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.