Early Menopause, Real Talk: A conversation with Antoinette about POI

Send us a textWe share Antoinette’s story of premature ovarian insufficiency at 41, the harm of being dismissed, and the relief and clarity that came with HRT. We open up about rage, insomnia, brain fog, grief over lost choice, and how to advocate for better care at home, work, and in the clinic.• early signs ignored and misattributed to stress• navigating GP knowledge gaps and delayed referrals• emotional crash, rage, intrusive thoughts, loss of empathy• cognitive fog, sleep loss, night sweats, skin changes• POI realities, fertility grief, and identity repair• evidence‑based HRT as mechanism‑level treatment• cardiometabolic and bone health risks and screening• boundaries, relationships, and clearing energy drains• workplace adjustments and policy awareness• how to find menopause‑literate clinicians and resourcesIf you enjoyed today’s episode, don't forget to subscribe and follow for more insights, stories, and inspirationWelcome to Amra’s Armchair Anecdotes! I’m Amra Pajalić—writer, teacher, and storyteller. Pull up a chair, and let’s dive into stories about writing, life, and lessons learned—sharing wisdom from my armchair to yours.Episodes are posted every second Monday. You can subscribe on your favourite podcast app including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PodcastIndex, YouTube, or RSS, all directories Episode show notes are transcripts at https://www.amrapajalic.com/podcast.html

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