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Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and education space.
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Today’s episode is titled “PMS to Perimenopause” with Dr. Nanette Santoro and Dr. Nancy King Reame. In this episode, we explore the intricate transition from PMS to perimenopause with renowned experts Dr. Nancy King Reame and Dr. Nanette Santoro. The discussion dives into the "PMS continuum," clarifying how to distinguish between cyclic premenstrual symptoms, PMDD, and the early hormonal shifts of midlife. You’lll gain a deeper understanding of topics like "menstrual magnification" and the latest clinical breakthroughs in using low-dose SSRIs to manage both mood and physical symptoms during this complex life stage.
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Meet Today’s Experts
Dr. Nanette Santoro, MD is a world-renowned reproductive endocrinologist and Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where she previously served as the Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Santoro is leader in midlife women's health research, she has headed numerous landmark clinical trials focused on the hormonal changes and long-term health of women in perimenopause.
Dr. Nancy King Reame, PhD, RN, FAAN is a pioneering nurse researcher and the Mary Dickey Lindsay Professor Emerita of Nursing at Columbia University. Her decades of research focus on the biological and behavioral aspects of the menstrual cycle and the menopause transition, and she has served as a key consultant for global health organizations and the NIH.
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