The Truth About Hormone Therapy (Part 2): Interview with Dr. Ardelle Piper

Girls Talk Healthy Aging

Welcome to the second part of our interview on “The Truth About Hormone Therapy”. In this episode, your co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr dive even deeper into the realms of perimenopause, menopause, and hormone therapy with the renowned OB-GYN and Menopause Specialist, Dr. Ardelle Piper.

The trio delves into the challenges women face when it comes to seeking adequate information and support during the menopausal transition. Dr. Piper sheds light on the unfortunate gaps in knowledge among many healthcare professionals, emphasizing the importance of being well-informed as patients. They explore the limited training that physicians may have received on menopause and hormone therapy, exposing the need for a more comprehensive and up-to-date understanding within the medical community.

In a candid discussion, Dr. Piper addresses the current landscape, where women are finding themselves in a position where they must actively participate in their healthcare education. She highlights the pivotal role of patients in advocating for their own well-being, especially when it comes to navigating the complexities of menopause. The co-hosts, Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr, draw from their own experiences and the experiences of their listeners to shape a conversation that resonates with women at various stages of life.

Dr. Piper generously shares valuable online resources that listeners can access and bring to their doctor's office, empowering them to have informed discussions about their symptoms and potential solutions.

Join us for this much needed conversation as Dr. Ardelle Piper, Shawna Kaminski, and Alli Kerr navigate the complexities of menopause, offering insights, advice, and empowering tools for women to take charge of their health and well-being. Scroll down for a list of resources mentioned by Dr. Piper in this episode.

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Dr. Ardelle Piper is a Royal College Certified OB/GYN located in Ottawa, and focuses her practice on midlife women's health. She is known as a leader and pioneer in telemedicine. She has provided menopause assessments over videoconference to women across Ontario, Canada since 2020. As a subject matter expert, Dr. Piper is frequently called upon as keynote speaker to provide menopause education to medical colleagues and the community, and collaborates with other social media educators.

Dr. Piper’s Resource Recommendations:

https://www.menopause.org.au

https://www.menopause.org/home

https://thebms.org.uk

Dr. Piper’s Book Recommendations:

1) The Complete Guide to Menopause

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1785043291

Author: Annice Mukherjee

2) The Complete Guide to POI and Early Menopause

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1399801249

Author/s: Hannah Short & Mandy Leonhardt

3) The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1785041877

Author/s: Trisha Greenhalgh & Dr. Liz O’Riordan

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