REACT to Women Have Been Misled About Menopause 183 Days Since Last Incident

Show Notes: 183 Days – Ep 002: "Reacting to the Article That Changed Menopause Conversations" Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of the Menopause Channel's "183 Days," host Rachel Moore reacts in real time to Susan Dominus's influential New York Times Magazine article on menopause. Rachel shares her personal journey, discusses the medical and cultural blind spots around menopause, and breaks down the science, history, and controversy surrounding hormone therapy. This episode is a must-listen for anyone experiencing menopause, perimenopause, or supporting someone who is. Key Topics Covered: The lived experience of menopause and perimenopause Why menopause is misunderstood and under-discussed The impact of Susan Dominus's NYT article Medical myths and realities about hormone therapy (MHT) The 2002 Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study and its aftermath How medical education fails women on menopause Hot flashes, cognitive changes, and the need for more research Navigating hormone therapy decisions and advocating for yourself The rise of the menopausal wellness industry Personal stories, community, and the importance of sharing experiences Notable Moments: [00:00] Imagine if Menopause Happened to Men [01:03] Welcome & Days Since Last Incident [02:24] What is Menopause? Defining the 365 Days [04:13] The New York Times Article & Personal Story [06:33] Why We Need to Talk About Menopause [08:27] Hormone Therapy: Risks, Benefits, and Myths [13:19] The 2002 WHI Study and Its Fallout [21:22] How Medical Education Fails Women [27:41] Hot Flashes, Cognitive Changes, and Research Gaps [34:14] Navigating Hormone Therapy Decisions [41:15] The Menopausal Wellness Industry [47:40] Personal Stories, Advocacy, and Call to Action [51:52] Outro & How to Support the Channel Resources & Links: Read Susan Dominus's article: NYT Magazine – Women Have Been Misled About Menopause North American Menopause Society: MIDI Health: Alloy: But Wait, There's Moore website Connect & Share: Share your menopause or perimenopause story in the comments or on social media. Follow Rachel Moore and the Menopause Channel for more episodes and resources. Like,

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REACT to Women Have Been Misled About Menopause 183 Days Since Last Incident is an episode from UnpauseIt by Rachel Moore.

This episode is 1:25:52 long.

This episode was published on Jun 16, 2025.

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