EnRitched Menopause

100: When you don’t feel right, but your labs are “normal” with Dr. Stephanie Dunlop

Jessica Ritch, MD Season 6 Episode 100

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You’re exhausted, struggling with brain fog, feeling bloated, gaining weight despite your healthy habits, or simply not feeling like yourself. You see your doctor, get your labs done, and hear that everything is “normal.” But you know something isn’t right.

In this episode, Dr. Jessica Ritch talks with emergency medicine physician and functional health coach Dr. Stephanie Dunlop about why women can still feel unwell even when standard lab results look normal. They explore a few key underlying drivers, including thyroid health, iron status, and metabolic and hormonal balance, and what foundational steps can help women start feeling better during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Dunlop also shares her own experience of navigating the frustrating gap between symptoms and “normal” lab results.

If you’ve been told everything is “normal” but you still don’t feel like yourself, this episode can help you better understand your symptoms and the questions to bring to your healthcare provider. 

Listen to the full episode, subscribe and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation.


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Connect with Dr. Stephanie Dunlop

Instagram: @docstephaniemd
https://www.instagram.com/docstephaniemd

Website: RootRXHealth.com
https://rootrxhealth.com/

Book: The Normal Lie — available on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Normal-Lie-Doctors-Perfect-Keeping-ebook/dp/B0G4B5JNKW


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