Proactive Aging: Dr. Vonda Wright's Guide to Navigating Menopause
This week on Health Gig, Doro and Trica welcome Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon, who discusses the crucial connection between menopause and musculoskeletal issues particularly in women over 50. She shares her observation of women experiencing conditions like accelerated arthritis and widespread pain, and explains how it is linked to declining estrogen levels. She advocates for women to understand these hormonal impacts and to frame their experiences as part of the "Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause," empowering them to take charge of their health.
Dr. Wright critiques the leading research studies and calls for better education among healthcare providers and a shift toward personalized care for midlife women. She emphasizes the preventable nature of many health issues and encourages lifestyle changes like weightlifting and nutrition to enhance resilience. Her message inspires women to adopt proactive health measures, enabling them to lead active, fulfilling lives into old age.
learn More
Website - http://drvondawright.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/?hl=en
FOLLOW HEALTH GIG ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM
qUOTES:
“It needs to be required for doctors to be trained in women’s post-reproductive years, because the population is 50% women.” – Dr. Vonda Wright
“We don’t have a lot of knowledge on estrogen because research is expensive. The US government and labs have prioritized researching male health because it’s cheaper.” – Dr. Vonda Wright
“Exercise mobility is the most powerful force for maintaining health and longevity that we have easy access to.” – Dr. Vonda Wright
Show Notes:
Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon, discusses the crucial connection between menopause and musculoskeletal issues in women over 50, noting that many women experience conditions like accelerated arthritis and widespread pain linked to declining estrogen levels. She advocates for women to understand these hormonal impacts and to frame their experiences as part of the "Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause," empowering them to take charge of their health.
Dr. Wright critiques the leading research studies and calls for better education among healthcare providers and a shift toward personalized care for midlife women. She emphasizes the preventable nature of many health issues, such as osteoporosis and heart disease, and encourages lifestyle changes like weightlifting and nutrition to enhance resilience. Her message inspires women to adopt proactive health measures, enabling them to lead active, fulfilling lives into old age.
Takeaways
Dr. Vonda Wright emphasizes treating women as whole individuals, and explains that individualized care is essential for effective treatment.
The musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause is a significant concern.
Estrogen plays a crucial role in women's health and joint health.
Osteoporosis is a silent epidemic affecting many women.
Weight training and mobility are vital for maintaining health, while a sedentary lifestyle contributes to numerous chronic diseases.
Women can take control of their health through informed choices.
FOLLOW HEALTH GIG:
Learn more about BB&R and Achieving Optimal Health Conference by visiting BBRconsulting.us