Episode
Low Iron, Hidden Menopause, and the Power of Second Opinions
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- Anxiety Makes Me Poop
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- Feb 15, 2026
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- 1346
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Summary
Seek out a professional if you are feeling 'off' and keep advocating for yourself. Surround yourself with people who will offer support and encouragement. As mentioned in the episode, here is what I was prescribed by my Midi Health professional: Estradiol 0.0375 mg/24 hr DIS MYLA (patch) Progesterone 100 mg CAP XIRO (promotes better sleep for women without a uterus, aka me) Iron supplement 325mg (also prescribed by my PCP) Again, I am not sponsored by anyone mentioned in this episode; I am sharing my experience to help others. More notes on this episode: Over the last three months, my iron levels dropped significantly. While one doctor missed it because it wasn’t her specialty, the second and third opinions immediately indicated that I needed supplementation. Around the same time, I learned from my gynecologist that I was in menopause, even though I had no classic symptoms and had never realized I’d gone through perimenopause. Both experiences showed me that advocating for your body and seeking the right expertise is crucial, because information without guidance can leave you anxious and floating. I also sought a third opinion, and here is how I am feeling three weeks later. All the links: https://linktr.ee/anxietymakesmepoop We are so grateful you’re here. THANK YOU for your monthly support. Your $2 a month helps us cover editing tools, hosting fees, equipment costs, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps us creating meaningful episodes for listeners like you. Your support truly helps us continue important conversations around mental health, anxiety, and the real, unfiltered parts of life: Support us here! https://anxietymakesmepoop.captivate.fm/support Building Resilience in the Workplace course online! https://www.udemy.com/course/buildingresilienceatwork_in30day…