Episode 207: Fatigue, Heavy Periods, and the Menopause Transition

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Feeling more than just tired lately? You’re not alone — and it might not just be hormones or sleep disruption. In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Moyers unpacks a new study from The Menopause Society linking abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) — like heavy or prolonged periods — to debilitating fatigue during the menopause transition.Learn how to recognize the signs of AUB, what a proper workup looks like, and what treatment options can help you feel like yourself again. Because you don’t have to tough it out — there’s a path forward.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The difference between “normal tired” and “menopause tired”Why 1 in 3 perimenopausal women experience abnormal bleedingHow heavy or prolonged bleeding can lead to iron deficiency and fatigueWhat a proper medical workup should includeTreatment options that actually work — from iron support to hormonal and non-hormonal therapiesResources & Links:Study: "Are You Just Tired or Are You Menopause Tired?" - Menopause, The Menopause SocietyLearn more about abnormal uterine bleeding from ACOGBook a consultation with Dr. Moyers at Sky Women’s HealthInstagram: @drcarolynmoyersPractice Website: Sky Women’s Health

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