Show Notes
Feeling enraged lately? Dr. Kameelah Phillips gives us the facts about perimenopausal mood swings — and gets personal about her own. (Red lipstick while listening is not mandatory, but highly encouraged!)
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Disclaimer: Information presented by Dr. Phillips does not constitute medical advice or medical care. All medical concerns should be discussed with your healthcare professional.
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Recommendations from the archive
Check out the other episodes in our perimenopause series:
• WTF Is Perimenopause?
• Painful Sex and Elusive Orgasms in Perimenopause
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Episode resources
• Dr. Kameelah Phillips is the founder of Calla Women’s Health in New York City
• Check out Dr. Phillips’s book, The Empowered Hysterectomy
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