13/10/2026
“You should be fine.”
That’s what Patrice Rolle was told before her hysterectomy. But just three days after surgery, she discovered that menopause was going to be far more disruptive than she had expected.
From 20–50 hot flashes a day to migraines, anxiety, fatigue, hair loss, and debilitating brain fog, her experience was a reminder of how unprepared women can be for surgical menopause.
💛 Women deserve more than reassurance. They deserve information, preparation, and support before and after major health decisions.
Patrice shares the personal experience behind her work to improve menopause awareness and support across the Caribbean.
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/-tw-AZ1vaBk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KirvhXMWvPyB8CDcDWI5P?si=qbEx2VJeTpCyd77hL1sIyg
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-in-the-caribbean-breaking-the-silence/id1761928681?i=1000794644498