Ep. 99 | Why Menopause Symptoms Get Dismissed: Shrugged Off or Shut Down (And What to Do Instead)
Have you ever walked out of a doctor's office in midlife feeling dismissed, discouraged, or invisible? You're not alone.
Too many women in perimenopause and menopause are told their symptoms are "just part of aging" or handed a prescription for HRT without a deeper conversation. But here's the truth: you're not broken, and quick fixes aren't the whole story.
What You'll Learn
✅ Real stories of why menopause symptoms get dismissed—and why so many women feel unheard
✅ The truth about HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy): helpful, but not the magic wand it's often made out to be
✅ How gut health, stress, and nervous system regulation play a critical role in your hormone symptoms
✅ A preview of the upcoming Menopause Reimagined Summit, featuring experts like a physical therapist, yoga therapist, clinical psychologist, and more
Key Takeaways
Why menopause symptoms get dismissed:
Women are routinely told their perimenopause and menopause symptoms are "just part of aging"
Being handed HRT prescriptions without deeper conversation doesn't address root causes
Symptoms like brain fog, weight struggles, anxiety, and fatigue are signals from your body—not random problems
The truth about HRT:
Hormone Replacement Therapy can be helpful for some women, but it's not a magic solution
HRT alone doesn't address gut health, stress physiology, nervous system dysregulation, or metabolic changes in menopause
Root-cause healing requires more than just replacing hormones
Why gut health, stress, and nervous system regulation matter:
Menopause symptoms aren't just hormone problems—they're whole-body signals
Chronic stress, cortisol dysregulation, and gut issues drive hormone imbalance in perimenopause and menopause
Nervous system regulation must come first before hormones can stabilize
What to do instead:
Stop accepting dismissive answers and demand root-cause investigation
Work with practitioners who understand functional nutrition and menopause metabolism
Address stress, gut health, and nervous system support alongside hormone health
What's next:
The Menopause Reimagined Summit brings together experts who understand root-cause healing
You'll hear from a physical therapist, yoga therapist, clinical psychologist, and more
This summit gives you validation, insight, and practical next steps beyond surface-level fixes
Resources Mentioned
🎥 Join the Menopause Reimagined Summit Interest List
www.menopausereimagined.co
📋 What's Really Behind Your Menopause Symptoms? Quiz
https://cindistickle.com/quiz
📞 Menopause Hormone Clarity Call
https://calendly.com/cindistickle/menopause-hormone-clarity-call
💬 Join My Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsmenopause
Perfect for: Women over 40 in perimenopause or menopause who feel dismissed by doctors, are tired of being told their symptoms are "just aging," and want real root-cause answers beyond HRT.
