Health By Heather Hirsch

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.

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Shop Cozy Earth here: ⁠https://cozyearth.com⁠Use code COZYDRHEATHER at checkout to save.In this video, I’m breaking down why cardiology, neurology, psychiatry, rheumatology, oncology, gastroenterology, urgent care, and primary care all need a deeper understanding of menopause.When clinicians are not trained to recognize menopause-related symptoms, women can be misdiagnosed, overmedicated, or sent from specialist to specialist without getting the right support.It is time for a more integrated, informed, and compassionate approach to menopause care.

🩷 Proactive women: book your Collaborative discovery call today https://v7cv2vnklw4.typeform.com/to/TtK4Q4e4?typeform-source=jointhecollaborative49872.e.wpstage.net🩷Ways to Work with Me:• Free Hormone Health Guide https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787bdd57796e835ea84e10• Free Reclaiming Menopause Masterclass https://thecollaborative.kit.com/11077747ff• Looking for expert menopause care? Learn more about The Collaborative: https://thecollaborative.kit.com/11e9825fb5• Clinicians: Elevate your medical career. Join the course transforming how I prescribe HRT: https://heatherhirschmd.myflodesk.com/prescribehrt• Find Your Menopause Type https://view.flodesk.com/pages/647b461a3e266b3df9f1e253🩷Books by Dr. Heather Hirsch: Unlock Your Menopause Type → https://amzn.to/3N0YcEC The Perimenopause Survival Guide → https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/heather-hirsch/the-perimenopause-survival-guide/9781538774106/

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 generation deserves to know about midlife hormones. My hope is that we keep having more open conversations around perimenopause, menopause, aging, and women’s health so future generations feel more informed, prepared, and supported.

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Is Your Birth Control Making Perimenopause Worse? When to Switch to HRT
Description: 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 in HRT and what that means for your perimenopause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and brain fog. Whether you still need contraception or you're ready to transition fully to MHT, this video walks you through every option so you can have an informed conversation with your doctor.

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If You Care About Longevity, You Need to Care About Menopause

Perimenopause 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 decline, chronic disease risk, health span, lifespan, and how to build generational health for yourself and your family.

I also break down why midlife is the time to pay attention to cholesterol, blood pressure, sleep, prediabetes, strength, mobility, social connection, and the everyday habits that influence your future. We cover family medical history, epigenetics, trauma, behavior modeling, and how your choices today can impact the next generation.

If you are in perimenopause or menopause and want to feel strong, informed, and proactive about your health, this video is for you.
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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 why so many women feel overwhelmed during the menopause transition.
They break down how perimenopause can affect focus, task initiation, word retrieval, emotional regulation, and cognitive flexibility. You’ll also learn practical strategies for managing brain fog, reducing overwhelm, and building systems that actually help.
More about Dr. Hirsch:
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Enroll in my course on HRT management: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heatherhirschmd.myflodesk.com/prescribehrt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠