I am delighted and honored today to interview Dr. Lisa Mosconi. She is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience in neurology and radiology at Cornell Medicine and Director of the Women's BRAIN Initiative and the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital. She is also a globally acclaimed neuroscientist with a Ph.D. in neuroscience and nuclear medicine and the author of the New York Times bestseller The XX Brain and, more recently, The Menopause Brain.In our conversation, we discuss how women’s brains change during perimenopause and menopause, looking at the significance of puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause, as well as the lack of medical research on women and medical gaslighting. We explore the concept of bikini medicine and its misconceptions regarding women's health and hormones alongside the crucial roles of hormones like estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone in our neuroendocrine system. Dr. Mosconi also provides insights into evolving menopausal treatments, including lifestyle interventions. Dr. Mosconi is an esteemed figure in neuroscience and a prominent voice in women's health. I am confident you will gain valuable insights and perspectives from my discussion with her today.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:How women's brains change during perimenopause and menopauseHow the lack of information for young girls can lead to medical gaslighting and confusion during perimenopauseDr. Mosconi explains how a simple sugar is used as a tracer to track glucose metabolism in the brain during perimenopauseWhy brain changes during menopause may lead to mental fatigue and brain fogHow the lack of training and research on menopause in medical residency programs leads to a poor understanding among cliniciansWhy women need to consider their brain and metabolic health during perimenopauseWhy estrogen is essential after menopauseThe benefits of HRT for menopausal womenHow stress impacts hormone productionConnect with Cynthia ThurlowFollow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedInCheck out Cynthia’s websiteSubmit your questions to [email protected]Connect with Dr. Lisa MosconiOn her websiteOn InstagramThe Menopause Brain will be released March 12th, 2024.