Are You Frustrated by Conflicting Advice on Menopause? Lindsay Dixon BSP RPh interviews Teresa Isabel Dias a Certified Menopause Educator and Pharmacist, as she addresses why there is so much confusion, misinformation, and controversy when it comes to this transition.

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In this interview Teresa dives into the influential findings and flaws of the Women's Health Initiative, revealing how this report continues to impact our approach to women's health issues.

Stay tuned for an enlightening discussion where Teresa shares her expert perspective on the persistent problem of conflicting advice surrounding menopause. Discover how the Women's Health Initiative has played a role in shaping the landscape of menopause education and management and explore the options available to women today.

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RESOURCES:
North American Menopause Society: https://www.menopause.org

Teresa Isabel Dias BSc Pharm RPh NCMP
Website: https://menopaused.org
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LinkedIn:   / teresaismenopaused  

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Why menopause is confusing for women and healthcare professionals
02:19 Menopause Educator Teresa Isabel Dias
02:53 Teresa's Menopause Story
05:24 How the Womens Health Initiative Trial change our approach to Menopause
08:53 Menopause Education for Healthcare Professionals
09:50 Definitions of Perimenopause and Menopause
12:18 Signs of Perimenopause
15:17 How Menopause Affects the Brain
17:15 Difficulty losing weight after menopause
18:32 Muscle Mass and Menopause
19:36 Bone Health and Menopause
21:35 Treatments for Menopause Symptoms
22:48 Breast Cancer Patients and Menopause Therapies
25:23 Non-Hormone Therapy Position Statement: NAMS 2023
26:22 Bioidentical Hormones and Topical Therapies for Menopause
30:32 Knowing you personal Risk in regards to Menopause Therapies
34:12 Hormone levels as data sets for menopause
36:25 Heavy Period and Bloating with Menopause or Perimenopause
38:27 Normalizing and Navigating Menopause
41:06 menopaused.org

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Lindsay Dixon is a Registered Pharmacist residing in Canada. She obtained her Bachelors of Science degree in Brazil where she specialized in the area of Pharmacotherapy. With over 13 years of experience working in community pharmacy and in community pharmacy management, her passion lies in the areas of preventative medicine, patient-centred care, and public health education.

Lindsay was the recipient of the Ben Gant Practice Innovation award from the BC Pharmacy Association in 2021 and was most recently selected by Pharmacy Practice & Business Magazine as the recipient of the Raise Your Voice Award in 2022. Lindsay is also certified in Palliative Care through the University of Victoria.

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