Epic Mini: Menopause and Long Covid

In this epic mini, I share my personal battle with COVID-19 and the potential benefits and impacts of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) or Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) for menopausal women in managing COVID-19 symptoms.

This episode highlights how estrogen and HRT may help mitigate severe COVID-19 symptoms in postmenopausal women, emphasizing estrogen's role in enhancing immune response and reducing inflammation.

I  address the overlap between menopause and long COVID symptoms, discusses the challenges of misdiagnosis, and emphasize the importance of empowering women with knowledge to advocate for their health.

I also touch on holistic approaches to complement hormone therapy, such as nutrition, sleep management, and stress reduction.

Read more in my blog post  Long Covid and Menopausal Women: The Protective Role of Estrogen

References

1. Menopause and COVID-19
2. Menopause, cognition, hot flashes and COVID-19: is estrogen a fundamental piece in the puzzle?
3. Estrogen and COVID-19 symptoms: associations in women from the COVID Symptom Study
4. The peri-menopause in a woman’s life: a systemic inflammatory phase that enables later neurodegenerative disease
5. The COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on the Psychophysical Health of Post-Menopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study
6. Hormonal trends in patients suffering from long COVID symptoms
7. Menopause, cognition, hot flashes and COVID-19: is estrogen a fundamental piece in the puzzle?
8. Dr. Louise Newson Podcast

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Meet the host, Mary, a certified Menopause Doula and Women’s Coaching Specialist. She is also a corporate educator, helping forward-thinking organizations foster a menopause-friendly workplace and design policies and accommodations for employees. 

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Disclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional.