Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a doctor who helps women with menopause. Every day, 6,000 women in the U.S. go through menopause. But there are not enough doctors who know how to help them. Dr. Haver wants to change this. She talks to many people on Instagram and TikTok. She has over four million followers. She shares information about menopause in a friendly way.
In the morning, Dr. Haver teaches about low sex drive while wearing her pajamas. She also exercises on her Peloton treadmill. Today, she is filming for a documentary about menopause. She lifts weights in her gym and says, “I want to be healthy when I am 80 years old.”
Dr. Haver believes women can have good lives during menopause. She says, “Menopause is a part of life, but suffering is not.” She wants to help women feel better and be strong. She also speaks out for more research on women’s health. Dr. Haver is helping many women understand menopause better.
Vocabulary List:
- Menopause /ˈmɛnəˌpɔz/ (noun): The time in a woman’s life when her period stops and she can no longer have children.
- Drive /draɪv/ (noun): A person’s ability or desire to do something.
- Suffering /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/ (noun): The state of undergoing pain distress or hardship.
- Research /rɪˈsɜːrʧ/ (noun): The systematic investigation into a subject in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
- Documentary /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/ (noun): A film or television program that provides a factual report on a particular subject.
- Healthy /ˈhɛlθi/ (adjective): In good health; not ill or injured.
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