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Health By Heather Hirsch

Health By Heather Hirsch

Heather Hirsch 262 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

Dr. Heather Hirsch, a board-certified internist and menopause specialist, hosts this podcast about midlife and menopause. She provides straightforward information on symptoms, solutions, and effective treatments to help listeners understand their bodies and regain control of their health. The podcast is based on her clinical experience and her books, Unlock Your Menopause Type and The Perimenopause Survival Guide.

Episodes

Postpartum to Perimenopause: How to Advocate For Yourself (With Emily Oster)
Postpartum to Perimenopause: How to Advocate For Yourself (With Emily Oster) Aug 21, 2026 00:33:37 Join me in this episode as I interview best-selling author Dr. Emily Oster about navigating the challenging pipeline from postpartum recovery to perimenopause symptoms. We tackle the truth behind "mom brain," baby sleep hygiene, and how to advocate for your pelvic floor and sexual health as a mother. Whether you are dealing with postpartum depression or looking for evidence-based wellness trends,
Why Your Wife Suddenly Hates You in Her 40s or 50s | Menopause Explained For Men
Why Your Wife Suddenly Hates You in Her 40s or 50s | Menopause Explained For Men Aug 14, 2026 00:19:54 Why does your wife suddenly seem angry, distant, overwhelmed, or like she cannot stand you in her 40s or 50s? In this video, I explain how perimenopause and menopause can affect mood, relationships, communication, intimacy, and marriage, plus what husbands and male partners need to understand. I also share how you can support your wife through hormonal changes, avoid common relationship mistakes,
I Think Starting HRT in Perimenopause Changes Everything
I Think Starting HRT in Perimenopause Changes Everything Aug 11, 2026 00:21:08 As a midlife women’s healthcare specialist, I see firsthand how navigating perimenopause and hormone replacement therapy can feel incredibly complex. In this episode, I share my honest opinion on whether starting menopausal hormone therapy early can actually make your transition into menopause much easier. If you are looking for an expert clinician to guide you through estrogen tracking, progester
273. Modern Healthcare is Failing Women- Here is What We Need Instead
273. Modern Healthcare is Failing Women- Here is What We Need Instead Jul 24, 2026 00:27:07 Welcome to my show, Health by Heather Hirsch, where I sit down with Dr. Kalena Lanuza, a dual-certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner providing virtual care across Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, and California. In this episode, we dive deep into the physiological and mental transitions women experience between later-in-life pregnancy, IVF trauma, perinatal anxiety, and the o
272. Is Cycling Your HRT Doing More Harm Than Good?
272. Is Cycling Your HRT Doing More Harm Than Good? Jul 17, 2026 00:23:42 I’m diving deep into the debate on whether you should cycle your hormones, separating the facts from the dangerous myths often seen on social media. I make a strong medical case against postmenopausal hormone cycling, sharing how it forces women to take high doses of synthetic progesterone just to trigger an artificial bleed. If you want to work directly with me and my team for personalized, proa
271. The Truth About Testosterone in Menopause
271. The Truth About Testosterone in Menopause Jul 10, 2026 00:29:02 I’m excited to share the raw, unpublished findings from my "Menopause in 2026" survey, where I analyzed data from 766 women to identify the optimal "sweet spot" for testosterone levels in hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Through these real-world insights, I break down why many women feel best at levels between 50 and 80 ng/dL and why I strongly caution against the permanent side effects and heal
270. Why PCOS Was Renamed and What It Means for You
270. Why PCOS Was Renamed and What It Means for You Jul 5, 2026 00:18:03 I’m Dr. Heather Hirsch, and in this week's video, I’m diving into the exciting news that Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) has been officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect its nature as a lifelong metabolic condition. I’ll explain why this name change is so validating for women and how it shifts our focus toward managing critical health factors like in
269. What is a Normal Hormone Therapy Journey?
269. What is a Normal Hormone Therapy Journey? Jun 12, 2026 00:26:59 Navigating your hormone replacement therapy journey isn't a one-stop shop, and after treating thousands of women, I've found that 95% of you will need more than a few visits to truly find your balance. In this video, I break down the three common paths, the Titrator, the Superstar, and the Highly Sensitive, to help you identify your own experience and understand why tweaking and titrating is a nor
268. A Midlife Health Masterclass with Dr. Heather Hirsch, Dr. Alexandra Sowa & Rachel Goldman, Ph.D.
268. A Midlife Health Masterclass with Dr. Heather Hirsch, Dr. Alexandra Sowa & Rachel Goldman, Ph.D. Jun 5, 2026 01:08:31 In this special episode, I’m joined by Dr. Alexandra Sowa and Rachel Goldman, Ph.D. for a powerful midlife health masterclass on the topics every woman deserves to understand. From perimenopause and menopause to hormones, symptoms, treatment options, metabolism, mindset, and the future of women’s healthcare, this conversation brings together leading voices in the field to help educate, empower, an
267. Fibroids, Endometriosis, and HRT: Breaking Down the Myths
267. Fibroids, Endometriosis, and HRT: Breaking Down the Myths May 29, 2026 00:16:28 In this episode, I draw on my 12 years of experience as a menopause specialist in New York City to break down the myths and truths about using hormone therapy when you have fibroids or endometriosis. I explain why these common gynecologic conditions are not absolute reasons to avoid HRT and how you can safely achieve symptom relief and long-term health benefits. My goal is to arm both proactive pa
266. Why Every Doctor Needs to Understand Menopause
266. Why Every Doctor Needs to Understand Menopause May 13, 2026 00:26:51 Menopause care needs to be a team effort. As a board-certified internist with training in both OB/GYN and internal medicine, I see menopause as so much more than a gynecological issue. The loss and fluctuation of sex hormones, especially estrogen, can impact nearly every system in the body, including the heart, brain, joints, GI tract, urinary system, mood, sleep, and overall quality of life.I’m g
265. The Menopause Talk Every Daughter Deserves
265. The Menopause Talk Every Daughter Deserves Apr 30, 2026 00:25:24 The Menopause Talk Every Daughter Deserves // Perimenopause and menopause are more than hot flashes, and I want women to know the early signs can include anxiety, insomnia, depression, irritability, brain fog, and feeling like you are not yourself. In this conversation, I sit down with my daughter to talk about generational health, menopause education, women’s health research, and what the next ge

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