Episode 46: You did it! You’ve finally made the appointment for your annual exam with your primary care doc! What should you ask your doctor during perimenopause?
It’s not like you were putting it off on purpose...but you know…taking time out of your day, worried about your weight (and being weighed), getting your blood drawn, maybe a pelvic exam…can’t imagine why you were putting it off.
If you’re like many women in midlife who feel fine (not great, but fine), going to the doctor’s office can feel overwhelming. And what to ask your doctor can often be a mystery.
Ask your doctor about perimenopause symptoms
You think, “what should I ask about? What if my blood sugar is too high? What if my cholesterol has gone through the roof (COVID cookies and ice cream)? Maybe I need my hormones tested, the hot flashes are driving me crazy!”
Maryann Jacobsen, MS, RD, is a family nutrition expert and author who has studied developmental nutrition for over 20 years. She is co-author of Fearless Feeding and author of My Body’s Superpower, How to Raise a Mindful Eater, and the forthcoming Midlife Strong.
Maryann blogs at MaryannJacobsen.com and is the host of The Healthy Family Podcast. She’s written for WebMD, Huffington Post, Parents.com, Today’s Dietitian, The New York Times, and has been featured on Good Morning America.
She loves digging into the research on perimenopause and wants women in midlife to feel empowered when they walk into their annual physicals.
This Savor Food and Body Podcast episode will give you all the tools you need to confidently make and walk into your next annual exam with your primary care provider.
Topics include…
- Describe what biomarkers (aka lab tests) are and why they’re necessary for health in midlife
- Which biomarkers are essential for women in midlife and what tests to ask for at your annual physical
- How hormone fluctuations in midlife affect biomarkers
- Finally, Maryann shares her top 3 nutrition suggestions for healthy biomarkers in perimenopause and menopause.
Learn more about Maryann’s work on her website
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