Menopause Part 1: The Talk for Middle Age

Menopause, aka the change of life: inevitable, often dreaded, and commonly misunderstood. On this episode, Miriam the Midwife talks about how people experience menopause in American culture, and sits down with Dr. Karen Adams, director of Oregon Health & Science University's Menopause and Sexual Medicine program, to discuss what people can expect in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Topics include menopausal "zest", hormone replacement therapy, ways to end painful sex, changes in pubic hair, how to boost your libido, and how to prevent dementia, among other topics.  On the secoond half of this episode, Dr. Adams will answer listener questions about menopause--tune in!