Patricia Shelton, MD

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Dr. Patricia Shelton, MD, is a full-time medical communicator and educator. She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, both from the renowned University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Shelton is dedicated to empowering people with the information they need to improve their health and well-being. In addition to her work as a medical writer and reviewer, Dr. Shelton also teaches anatomy and physiology at the college level, and is the author of the book The Yoga Doctor.

As a woman in her 40s, Dr. Shelton has a strong personal interest in the topic of perimenopause. Having watched many women experience this transition in her medical training, she’s now experiencing what it’s like firsthand. With her medical knowledge coupled with her strong interest in diverse treatment options, she hopes to help make perimenopause a beautiful phase of life for herself as well as for other women.

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Menopause Destroyed My Marriage: How Relationships Change

by Julia Walker | 14.09.2023 | Sex | 11 Comments

If only our vows went like this: “In sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, in good times and in bad, and in menopause…” The reality is, divorce rates are rising in the United States, and there are so many different factors that cause couples to go their...

5 Key Interventions for Better Sleep During Perimenopause

by Patricia Shelton | 27.07.2023 | Sleep, Well-Being | 0 Comments

Medically reviewed by Patricia Shelton, MD Many women find that their sleep suffers during perimenopause. When you’re not sleeping well, it can affect every other aspect of your life, from your mood and energy levels to your ability to think clearly and remember...

Vaginal Estrogen Cream – What You Need To Know

by Patricia Shelton | 11.04.2023 | Topics | 0 Comments

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Patricia Shelton, MD During perimenopause and after menopause, many women experience symptoms like vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse. These are symptoms of vaginal atrophy, which affects around half of all postmenopausal women. This...

Spotting But No Period: What Does It Mean?

by Lemetria Whitehurst RN | 22.02.2023 | Symptoms | 0 Comments

By Lemetria Whitehurst RN Periods. Let's admit we have a love/hate relationship with them. For some it is a good reassurance that everything is according to plan. For others an unnecessary visitor every month. With perimenopause your period can become more irregular....

The Best Way to Manage Itching With Menopause

by Lemetria Whitehurst RN | 11.01.2023 | Symptoms | 0 Comments

By Lemetria Whitehurst RN It's hard enough to figure out what exactly is happening during menopause, let alone trying to make sense of weird symptoms like itching. This mysterious symptom can be highly uncomfortable and annoying whether you're experiencing it on your...

Postmenopausal: What it Means & What Changes

by Lisa Spano RN BSN | 05.01.2023 | Essentials | 0 Comments

Postmenopause can be defined by dissecting the word itself. The Latin word “post” means “after”, thus it means literally “after menopause”. It is not necessarily an event, but rather a time frame. Being postmenopausal inhabits a block of time in menopause...

What Are The 34 Symptoms Of Menopause?

by Julia Walker | 13.06.2022 | Essentials | 0 Comments

Many realize they are in perimenopause when they become bombarded with new, often unpleasant symptoms that affect their day-to-day. We are all unique in how we experience perimenopause, but there are 34 symptoms of menopause that women in this transition can...

Are Internal Vibrations A Sign Of Perimenopause?

by Julia Walker | 31.03.2021 | Essentials | 3 Comments

Internal vibrations or tremors can be a disconcerting symptom. They are talked about in our perry community very often. Unlike external tremors, internal tremors are unseen and cannot be felt on the outside of your body. These invisible sensations are often felt in...

Most Important Supplements During Perimenopause

by Suzie Welsh | 21.09.2020 | Well-Being | 0 Comments

In our expert Q&A with Suzie Welsh - founder of Binto and a women's health and fertility nurse - we finally get the answers to our most pressing supplements questions. 1. What are the most important supplements during perimenopause? The most important supplements...

Will I Ever Feel Normal And Healthy Again?

by Julia Walker | 07.09.2020 | Essentials | 0 Comments

Because the symptoms in perimenopause can be so nebulous, women can feel unwell during their menopause journey. Often, women even feel sickly because of the nature of the symptoms they endure. But keep in mind there are so many factors that contribute to the way you...

Why Do I Have Sore Nipples in Perimenopause?!

by Julia Walker | 21.08.2020 | Symptoms | 0 Comments

It is not a clean, easy split when we say goodbye to our ovarian function. Most of us struggle physically, mentally, and emotionally in the years before we can officially say the final goodbye to our menstrual period. And, this separation is often met with a slew of...

What You Should Know About Antidepressants & Perimenopause

by Julia Walker | 14.04.2020 | Mental Health | 0 Comments

Depression is a common symptom experienced by women in perimenopause. And while there is little scientific evidence suggesting that perimenopause causes depression, doctors and scientists alike are well-aware that hormonal imbalance can cause depression in women. Even...

The 4-1-1 on Perimenopause Symptoms

by Julia Walker | 23.01.2020 | Essentials | 0 Comments

Women go through different stages as they progress through their menopausal years. There are four different stages: premenopause, perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Perimenopause can feel like a rocky road to menopause...

Perry Short: How To Get Perimenopause Ready

by perry editors | 03.09.2026 | Topics | 0 Comments

Getting Perimenopause Ready: What to Know Before the Changes Begin Perimenopause can arrive before many women expect it. A subtle shift in your period. Waking up in the middle of the night for no obvious reason. Feeling more irritable than usual. Changes in your body...

Perry Short: Why Anxiety Can Spike in Perimenopause

by perry editors | 03.09.2026 | Mental Health, Symptoms, Topics | 0 Comments

Why Anxiety Can Spike in Perimenopause — Even If You’ve Never Been Anxious Before “I just don’t recognize myself anymore.” For many women, anxiety is one of the most surprising symptoms of perimenopause. You may never have considered yourself an anxious person before,...

Perry Short: The 3AM Wake-Up in Perimenopause

by perry editors | 03.09.2026 | Topics | 0 Comments

The 3 A.M. Wake-Up in Perimenopause: Why It Happens and What Can Help It’s 3 a.m. You’re awake. One of the most talked about topics in the Perry Community Maybe you’re hot. Maybe you needed to use the bathroom. Or maybe there seems to be no reason at all. But now your...

Perry Short: Brain Fog, Joint Pain and Weight Gain in Perimenopause

by perry editors | 03.09.2026 | Brain Fog, Joint Pain, Symptoms, Topics | 0 Comments

Brain Fog, Joint Pain and Weight Gain in Perimenopause: What’s Really Going On? You wake up and your knees suddenly feel creaky. You walk into a room and forget why you’re there. The workouts that used to work for your body don’t seem to have the same effect anymore....

Perry Short: Perimenopause Rapid Fire Solutions

by perry editors | 03.09.2026 | Essentials, Topics, Treatments | 0 Comments

Perimenopause Solutions, Rated: Dr. Alyssa Dweck on What Actually Makes an Impact When it comes to perimenopause, there is no shortage of advice. Hormone therapy. Strength training. Magnesium. Creatine. Intermittent fasting. Cold plunges. Hormone testing. If you spend...

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