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Health By Heather Hirsch

Health By Heather Hirsch

Heather Hirsch 262 Episodes Jun 12, 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

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
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 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 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 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
264. Is Your Birth Control Making Perimenopause Worse? When to Switch to HRT Apr 17, 2026 00:22:50 Is Your Birth Control Making Perimenopause Worse? When to Switch to HRTDescription: Are you still on birth control during perimenopause — and wondering if it's masking your symptoms or actually helping? Dr. Heather Hirsch breaks down the key differences between birth control pills and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), explaining why the estrogen in your pill isn't the same as the estradiol
263. If You Care About Longevity, You Need to Care About Menopause Apr 12, 2026 00:24:32 If You Care About Longevity, You Need to Care About MenopausePerimenopause and menopause are more than hormone changes. They are a major turning point for long-term health. In this video, I explain why the years between 45 and 60 can shape how you feel for the next 30 years and why menopause is not just about your period stopping. We talk about estrogen decline, progesterone decline, testosterone
262. Perimenopause and Brain Fog: What’s Actually Happening to Your Brain Apr 1, 2026 00:30:57 Perimenopause and Brain Fog: What’s Actually Happening to Your Brain Perimenopause brain fog, executive dysfunction, memory issues, focus problems, and cognitive overload are some of the most frustrating symptoms women experience in midlife. In this episode, Dr. Heather Hirsch and Anne Denigris discuss perimenopause symptoms, brain health, executive functioning, mental load, working memory, and w
261. Why Midlife Women Have More Joint Pain and What Actually Helps Mar 25, 2026 00:32:28 Why Midlife Women Have More Joint Pain and What Actually Helps // Dr. Sonali Lal breaks down frozen shoulder, joint pain, PRP, regenerative medicine, arthritis, and non-surgical pain relief for women in perimenopause and menopause. Learn how hormones, strength training, musculoskeletal care, and accurate diagnosis can impact pain, mobility, and recovery in midlife.Find Dr. Sonali on Instagram: htt
260. Using Humor to Navigate Midlife & Menopause with Lisa Corrao Mar 16, 2026 00:39:15 Using Humor to Navigate Midlife & Menopause with Lisa Corrao // In this episode, I sit down with comedian Lisa Corrao to talk about perimenopause, menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and navigating midlife symptoms. We discuss menopause symptoms, hormone health, midlife changes, and how HRT can improve quality of life for women going through perimenopause and menopause.Lisa shares he
259: Ask Me Anything: Hormone Therapy Q&A Feb 27, 2026 00:36:35 This is a special Ask Me Anything episode where I answer real questions from my followers and subscribers about Hormone Replacement Therapy.If you’ve ever wondered:• Why isn’t my HRT working?• Should I adjust my estrogen dose?• Is progesterone causing side effects?• Why are my symptoms still here?• What should I ask my doctor?This episode is for you.Hormone therapy is never one-size-fits-all. Dose
258. Why I Finally Wrote a Book About Perimenopause Feb 23, 2026 00:28:14 Why I Finally Wrote a Book About Perimenopause // In this video, I share the real reason I wrote my perimenopause book and why women in their 30s and 40s deserve better information about what’s happening to their bodies. After years of treating patients with hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, anxiety, sleep issues, and hormone imbalances, I saw how often perimenopause is missed or dismissed. Th

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