Menopause affects more than half the world's population, often with severe symptoms like night sweats, bone loss, and heart problems.
Menopause is the 12-month period after a woman's last period, when estrogen levels fall. The transition can last up to 14 years and impacts various health measures.
Common symptoms include sleep disturbances, hot flashes, anxiety, brain fog, and increased disease risk. Menopause is a time of major metabolic upheaval with long-term impacts on health.
Dr. Sarah Berry discusses the findings from the Zoe Pridick study, highlighting the impact of diet and gut health on modifying menopausal symptoms such as fat around the body and inflammation.
She emphasizes the potential of diet and lifestyle changes in reducing undesirable health impacts of menopause, including reducing inflammation and blood sugar spikes.
Dr. Sarah Berry addresses the misconceptions and lack of research in women's health, expressing hope for more investment and awareness in menopause and women's health research.