Hormones Changes In Your Thirties? Definitely Says Hannah Bronfman
The Second Opinion with Dr. SharonShow Notes
Entrepreneur Hannah Bronfman joins Dr. Sharon to talk about her experience navigating fertility and perimenopause all in her 30s. She gives an inside look on her journey through infertility and the tough emotions that came with it. Hannah also shares the signs that tipped her off that she was entering perimenopause despite not expecting it to happen so soon. Plus, Dr. Sharon explains how perimenopause differs from menopause.
The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon is a production of Higher Ground.
Hosted by Dr. Sharon Malone.
Produced by Stella Hartmann.
Production Assistance by Franchesca Diaz.
Sound Design and Engineering by Ryan Kozlowski and Andrew Eapen.
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