Dr. Dominique Fradin-Read Q&A: Don't Call It Menopause: Embracing the Change
Dr Dominique Fradin-Read Perimenopause is often, well, a period of great change but also confusion. In the years leading up to menopause, you may no longer feel like the same person you were in your twenties and thirties-which is usually a good thing. But maybe you’re still uneasy with the idea of not having your period, and maybe you’re calling BS on anyone who says the whole thing is actually a wonderful relief. For many of us, this ambiguity eases as we’re able to have new conversations about perimenopause that go beyond the bad hot flash joke. (For one, see writer Isabel Gillies ‘s essay on the ups and downs of going through menopause early.) Having a deeper understanding of what actually happens in the body and mind during these hormonal transitions can go a long way toward preparing for what’s to come-even if what’s to come is unexpected. This is where Dr. Dominique Fradin-Read comes in. Fradin-Read, who is board-certified in preventive medicine, focuses on developing str...