Chapter
Evolutionary Theory of Menopause
05:40 - 14:52 (09:11)
Dr. Kristin Hawks discusses the grandmother hypothesis, which explains why menopause evolved in humans and how it provides an advantage in older women helping younger generations.
Clips
Dr. Kristin Hawks discusses the evolutionary purpose of menopause and the importance of discussing menopause openly with women of all ages.
05:40 - 07:45 (02:04)
Menopause
Summary
Dr. Kristin Hawks discusses the evolutionary purpose of menopause and the importance of discussing menopause openly with women of all ages.
ChapterEvolutionary Theory of Menopause
EpisodeThe Menopause Manifesto | Jen Gunter
PodcastTED Talks Daily
This podcast discusses the misnomer of equating menopause with only women, and acknowledges that not everyone with ovaries is a woman, and hence, not everyone will go through menopause.
07:45 - 12:07 (04:21)
Menopause
Summary
This podcast discusses the misnomer of equating menopause with only women, and acknowledges that not everyone with ovaries is a woman, and hence, not everyone will go through menopause.
ChapterEvolutionary Theory of Menopause
EpisodeThe Menopause Manifesto | Jen Gunter
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The menopause transition affects female fertility due to the dropping levels of estrogen which causes eggs to stop showing up to the party.
12:07 - 14:52 (02:45)
menopause
Summary
The menopause transition affects female fertility due to the dropping levels of estrogen which causes eggs to stop showing up to the party.