WLB Interviews with Experts
Interviews with Experts
But, as Dr. Jerilynn Prior explains in this video, many women feel like they are going crazy during this phase. Here is why. When healthcare providers don’t understand the early signs of the menopausal transition, they can’t validate the things that women are experiencing. This leaves women feeling worried and…
When Dr. Prior experienced things that were signs of high estrogen not low, she suspected that what she had learned in medical school was incorrect. In this video, Dr. Prior talks about how she realized that what she’d learned in medical school about how hormones change in the lead up…
“This is not me,” and “When do I get my self back,” are two things Dr. Jerilynn Prior heard many women say as they dealt with the effects of changing hormonal patterns. In this video, Dr. Prior confirms that symptoms begin before periods are irregular. And she talks about the…
There are many things to try before resorting to a melatonin supplement (see videos one and two, links below). If you decide to try a melatonin supplement, this video covers what dose to start with, when to take it, what side effects to be aware of and thoughts on finding…
Want a better night’s sleep? Learn how to support your natural melatonin rhythms for better sleep. In this, the second of a three-part video series with Dr. Paula Witt-Enterby, a melatonin expert, shares what to do — and not do — for improved sleep. Full transcript below. And, a recent study…
There are two types of melatonin — a supplement taken to improve sleep and a naturally-occurring hormone produced in the brain. Learn more and improve your sleep. In this, the first of a three-part video series from an interview with Dr. Paula Witt-Enterby, she shares what women in their 40s…
Dr. Paula Witt-Enderby Discusses Recent Research on Melatonin, Sleep and The Menopausal Transition In the Q&A that follows Dr. Witt-Enterby explains how our natural melatonin rhythms work. That’s right, melatonin is not just a supplement taken to improve sleep; it’s also a hormone made by a gland in our brain….
Brain fog, as in remembering names or recalling where you put things, is common during perimenopause. Is brain fog related to the hormonal changes of perimenopause? Hear what Dr. Marcie Richardson, ObGyn has to say in this video. Full transcript below. Women’s Stories and Related Research In this article, Dr….