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CeMCOR Highlights: Dr. Prior's Podcast Interviews on Fempower Health

In 2021 and 2022, Dr. Jerilynn Prior was featured in four insightful podcast interviews conducted by Georgie Kovacs from Fempower Health. These episodes delve into crucial topics concerning women's health, providing valuable information and expert perspectives.

The Roles of Estrogen and Progesterone Throughout Women’s Lives | Dr. Jerilynn Prior

In this episode, Dr. Jerilynn C. Prior talks about progesterone and discusses the importance of both progesterone and estrogen for bone health, breast and endometrial cancer risk, fertility, weight, and heart health.

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Reframing PCOS as a Hormone Imbalance, Not a Disease | Dr. Jerilynn Prior

In this interview, Dr. Prior provided a fresh perspective on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), suggesting it be viewed primarily as a hormone imbalance rather than a disease. She discussed the difference between ovarian cysts and PCOS, the main causes and first signs of PCOS, and the confusing diagnostic criteria that contribute to delayed or misdiagnosis. She also addressed the potential inaccuracies of PCOS tests and the impact of birth control on the condition, including whether it can make PCOS worse or even cause it.

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Why Ovulation is Critical for Women's Overall Health | Dr. Lara Briden and Dr. Jerilynn Prior

Joined by Dr. Lara Briden, Dr. Prior explains why ovulation is the main event of the menstrual cycle. It is an important and interesting discussion shedding light on important concepts that impact women of all ages.

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Beyond Age: Why Every Woman Should Care About Bone Health | Dr. Jerilynn Prior

In her third appearance on the podcast, Dr. Prior discusses the importance of bone health. The conversation includes building a good bone foundation, vitamins & supplements for bone health, what types of food to eat and how can you strengthen your bones.

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These episodes are a testament to Dr. Prior's dedication to advancing women's health. We encourage you to listen and gain valuable insights from these informative discussions. 

Estrogen’s Storm Season: Stories of Perimenopause

Estrogen's Storm Season

by Dr. Jerilynn C Prior

New second edition available

Estrogen’s Storm Season is now available in BOTH print and eBook (Mobi and ePUB) versions!

All royalties are recieved in our Endowment fund (overseen by UBC) and support CeMCOR's research and future.

It is full of lively, realistic stories with which women can relate and evidence-based, empowering perimenopause information. It was a finalist in 2006 for the Independent Publisher Book Award in Health.

Purchase your ebook copy via our Amazon Kindle or
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Paperback copies (with updated insert) still available here.

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