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[0.43] Brigid talks about today’s episode of The Kick and some facts on menopause.
[2.18] Brigid introduces accredited nutritionist and host of the Hormone Hub podcast Kylie Pinwall.
[3.38] Kylie defines menopause and premature menopause and talks about the misdiagnosis and underdiagnosis of premature menopause.
[6.06] Kylie describes the difference between premature menopause and early menopause.
[7.32] Kylie talks about the tests a woman may have if they are suspected to be going through premature menopause and the best way to approach this discussion with your care provider.
[10.06] Brigid asks Kylie about the term Premature Ovarian Insufficiency and Kylie describes this and some of the symptoms as well what a woman’s options would be going forward.
[13.25] Kylie talks about if there are any risks or problems for women with going through premature menopause.
[15.44] Kylie explains the signs or symptoms that may make a breastfeeding woman question whether they are also going through premature menopause.
[18.18] Brigid asks Kylie if there are any lifestyle changes that women in their late thirties and early forties can make that will put them in good stead for their menopausal years.
[19.20] Kylie breaks down some of the different experiences and symptoms that different women may have during menopause.
[21.12] Brigid and Kylie discuss if there is any generational pattern to menopause.
[22.23] Kylie talks about the right time to seek help for menopause related health problems.
[24.27] Kylie discusses with Brigid what she thinks that people should know about menopause and how important it is to destigmatise it.
[26.24] Brigid and Kylie acknowledge and discuss women who might have young children, perimenopausal and also aging parents and ways that they can manage this.
[28.03] Brigid asks Kylie if there is a menopause diet and Kylie talks about the food groups and the importance of quality foods during menopause.
[29.57] Kylie talks about how she assists patients with their fertility and how people can get in contact with her.
You can find Kylie @kyliepinwill_hormonehub on instagram
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