Why don’t more women talk about menopause—especially with their doctors? In part 2 of our 4-part series, journalist Megan Margulies shares insights from a Harvard study on cannabis and menopause, revealing why many women are turning to THC for relief. We also hear from menopause expert Dr. Lauren Streicher about why doctors are still undertrained in treating menopause and how this knowledge gap impacts women’s health. Listen now and please share with the women in your life who it might help! 

Thanks to our guests: Megan Margulies, Dr. Lauren Streicher, Patty Pappas, Carrie Mapes and Jackie Cahan

This episode covers:

• Why most doctors aren’t trained to talk about menopause
• What a 2023 Harvard study reveals about cannabis for menopause symptoms
• The impact of menopause on sleep, mood, and overall health
• The truth about hormone therapy and why estrogen isn’t as scary as you think
• How to find a doctor who actually understands menopause
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If you enjoyed this episode, we recommend Episode 277. What Every Woman Needs to Know About Menopause, part 1

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