Mary Claire Haver
Fifteen percent of women glide through menopause. Dr. Mary Claire Haver was not among them, suffering debilitating hot flashes and sleepless nights. She also noticed that, even though the condition will affect about half the population, information on how to manage symptoms was hard to find. (Last year, a British study showed that only 9% of women felt informed enough to handle menopause.) So, the telegenic Dr. Haver, a board-certified ob-gyn based in Texas, stepped into the breach.
In 2021, she opened her own clinic in Galveston; in 2023, she published a book on menopause diets; and in 2024, she followed up with The New Menopause, a comprehensive guide for women. Both sold briskly, but it's on social media where the 56-year-old's advice really lands—particularly on Instagram, where she speaks to her nearly 3 million followers, offering advice and talking through the latest research. Her guidance is considered aggressive by some menopause experts—she's an advocate for hormone therapy—and her promotion of her own supplements and diet plans has raised eyebrows. But her intelligence and candor have made her a staple for the 45-and-over set. As she told TIME last year, 'This is a time when we should be living our best lives.'
Data and insights powered by #paid
Contact us at letters@time.com.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Katie Thurston Gives Candid Look at Being in ‘Medically Induced Menopause' at 34 Amid Cancer Battle
Former Bachelorette Katie Thurston is opening up about a rarely discussed side effect of her stage IV breast cancer battle. 'What it's like to have hot flashes due to medically induced menopause,' Thurston, 34, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Sunday, July 20, sharing a screenshot of her Apple Health chart. Per a screenshot, Thurston spent eight hours and 54 minutes in bed, but she was only asleep for just over six hours. 'I have the option to add a prescription to the routine of meds I'm on, but tbh I'm just simply scared,' Thurston wrote in her caption. 'Every added pill comes with a new risk for side effects. But, I might be reaching my breaking point when it comes to quality of life.' Katie Thurston Details How Intimacy With Husband Jeff Arcuri Has Changed Since Breast Cancer Battle She continued, 'I'm always tired and uncomfortable.' Thurston was diagnosed with breast cancer in February, later discovering that the malignant tissue had spread to her liver, which elevated her diagnosis to stage IV. In order to adequately treat her specific type of cancer, doctors had to put her body into early menopause. 'Slept like s*** because I'm now in medically induced menopause, which means I get hot flashes,' she said in a social media video posted in May. 'Tonight I have to be social so I figured I would ease into that by being social with you guys during the day. In the meantime, show you kind of what a normal day looks like for me.' She added at the time, 'My lips have been chapped for what feels like two weeks straight. And so it's this game of, like, catch-up and trying to just make sure I get enough water. Which I was already bad at before medication and now it's like a true task every day to force myself to consume water. So, good morning!' Before Thurston went into menopause, she did a round of in vitro fertilization and froze embryos. 'I'm basically putting my ovaries into a temporary menopausal state (I like to say hibernation) to protect them from chemo,' Thurston said in a March Instagram update. 'It will also reduce estrogen production, which is particularly important in hormonereceptor-ER+/PR+ breast cancer as estrogen can fuel cancer growth.' A Timeline of Former Bachelorette Katie Thurston's Breast Cancer Battle: From Diagnosis to Treatment Thurston and her husband, Jeff Arcuri, also plan to use a surrogate to carry any future children down the line. Us Weekly exclusively confirmed earlier in March that the pair tied the knot. 'We were wanting to plan a wedding and there's a lot of emotions that come in with chemo and the impact and the health and we don't know what the next year looks like,' Thurston told Us. 'And one night he said, 'I want to show you that I still love you and that I'm here to stay. I'll get married to you tomorrow.' We flew our parents in from Michigan and Washington State. We got our marriage license and a friend is just gonna marry us.'
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Yahoo
Donkey Full-on Pouts Over Being ‘On a Diet' and We Totally Get It
Donkey Full-on Pouts Over Being 'On a Diet' and We Totally Get It originally appeared on PetHelpful. It's safe to say that most of us would completely agree that there's nothing worse than having to be on a diet. shared a short video on Instagram recently of one of their resident donkeys, who is currently on a diet, and they're not happy about it. Leba says in the video's caption that this is "the saddest thing you'll see today…a donkey on a diet," and it's cracking people up. Apparently, this donkey is no longer able to eat with his friend during mealtime because the dieting donkey kept trying to steal their friend's food. This might explain why they have to be on a diet in the first place! We feel bad laughing at how sad this donkey at Leba's is! They look so disappointed with life and with not being able to eat with their friend. Commenters also got a kick out of it. @mjchapman56 pointed out, "Looks like 'Eeyore' - Winnie the Pooh's friend!" @annfcameron wondered, "That is so sad! Can't he have some celery at least? Kidding!" @ shared, "That's some serious sadness!! My mare can totally relate!!!" @chihuahuas_4_me joked, "Oh, well, I'm sorry, but you are stealing somebody's food, and if you want to know the truth, you are a little chubby. I thought you were pregnant. But anyways, yeah, I know. I'm there, so I know exactly how you feel!"Do Donkeys Get Sad? While this donkey certainly looks sad, do they really experience sadness? PetShun explains, "Scientific studies have provided evidence that donkeys can indeed suffer from depression. Researchers have observed changes in behavior and mood in donkeys that are consistent with symptoms of depression in humans. These changes include decreased interest in food, decreased social interactions, and a general lethargic demeanor. Depression in donkeys can be caused by a variety of factors. One common cause is social isolation. Donkeys are known to be highly social animals and thrive in the company of other individuals. When a donkey is separated from its herd or has limited social interactions, it may feel lonely and isolated, leading to depressive symptoms." PetShun also recommends providing mental and physical stimulation if your donkey gets depressed. Maybe this one needs a new ball to play with! Donkey Full-on Pouts Over Being 'On a Diet' and We Totally Get It first appeared on PetHelpful on Jul 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Jul 19, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Newsweek
16 hours ago
- Newsweek
Mom Captures Moment With Newborn—Not Knowing Days Later She'll Be Sectioned
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A U.K. mom captured a happy moment with her baby, not knowing that, days later, she would be sectioned. Jade Lloyd (@jadealloyd) posted a reel on Instagram smiling and playing with her newborn daughter, but, behind the scenes, the 31-year-old was falling apart. Lloyd told Newsweek that she had struggled mentally after giving birth. At her six-week checkup, she tried to speak out, but her doctor didn't take any notice. From left: Jade Lloyd holds her baby daughter while standing up. From left: Jade Lloyd holds her baby daughter while standing up. @jadealloyd "It got progressively worse, which then started to turn into suicidal thoughts," Lloyd said. After finally receiving a diagnosis of postnatal depression and being prescribed antidepressants, Lloyd felt pressure to appear as if she were improving. "[I] started putting on a front, although, inside, I was falling apart," Lloyd said. "I was trying to hold it together until my brain couldn't handle it anymore, and it turned into psychosis." Sleep deprivation, she was later told by clinicians, likely contributed to the onset of acute psychosis. "Over the period of a week, I probably slept a total of 10 hours," Lloyd added. Lloyd was sectioned under the U.K.'s Mental Health Act and was admitted to a Mother and Baby Unit—a specialist facility where mothers can receive psychiatric care while staying with their infants. "Initially, [it] felt like a prison, and, when I was sectioned, it meant I was unable to leave," Lloyd said. "My daughter and I were able to stay together, which was vital for my recovery, as I kept thinking I had killed her. I couldn't imagine what it would have been like if I wasn't able to be with her." Despite facing challenges during her stay, Lloyd said that her experience was positive overall, and she praised the staff who worked there. "They listened, cared for myself and my daughter, and gave me space to heal. I will be forever grateful for them," she said. Following her release after a month, Lloyd struggled with depression and found it difficult even to get out of bed. Given that she wasn't permitted to drive for three months, Lloyd felt isolated in her small town. Thankfully, friends and family rallied around to help her find a way forward. "Now I would say I'm in the best place I've been," Lloyd said. "I go back and volunteer [at the Mother and Baby Unit] and do the moms' nails. It's healing and rewarding at the same time." Lloyd has also built an online platform to raise awareness and support others. "The response has been positive, and I hope to grow this and go on to do more advocacy work to help better maternal care for mental health," Lloyd said. To mothers who might be struggling, Lloyd offered this message: "Whether you've just given birth, or you are three years into your motherhood journey, you are doing amazing. "Even if you're struggling with your mental health and you're just scraping by every single day, know that you are enough for your baby, and nothing can change that. "There is light out there, and if you are in the darkness, there is a way out. It takes time and work, but you've got this," Lloyd said.
