Health By Heather Hirsch

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, progesterone intolerance, or customized hormone stacking, check out the links below.🩷 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/5f787b...• Free Reclaiming Menopause Masterclass https://thecollaborative.kit.com/1107...• Looking for expert menopause care? Learn more about The Collaborative: https://thecollaborative.kit.com/11e9...• Clinicians: Elevate your medical career. Watch a grand rounds:https://heather-hirsch-academy.kit.com/d89d8d46cf• Find Your Menopause Type https://view.flodesk.com/pages/647b46...🩷Books by Dr. Heather Hirsch: Unlock Your Menopause Type → https://amzn.to/3N0YcEC The Perimenopause Survival Guide → https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/tit...🩷Stay Connected:Instagram → / heatherhirschmd TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherhirsch...Facebook → / heatherhirschmd Twitter/X → https://x.com/heatherhirschMDLinkedIn → / heather-hirsch-md-ms-mscp-161556168 Pinterest → / heatherhirschmd Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website → https://heatherhirschmd.com/🩷The Collaborative: Instagram → / thecollaborative.telemed Website → https://jointhecollaborative.com/🩷The Academy: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthmedicine/ Website → https://womenshealthmedicine.com🩷Disclaimer:This video is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This video was not created for children under the age of 13.

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 onset of perimenopause. Discover empowering alternatives to traditional insurance-based western medicine as we discuss the vital role of pelvic floor physical therapy, vaginal estrogen, and rebuilding your community village.

🩷 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/5f787b...• Free Reclaiming Menopause Masterclass https://thecollaborative.kit.com/1107...• Looking for expert menopause care? Learn more about The Collaborative: https://thecollaborative.kit.com/11e9...• Clinicians: Elevate your medical career. Watch a grand rounds:https://heather-hirsch-academy.kit.com/d89d8d46cf• Find Your Menopause Type https://view.flodesk.com/pages/647b46...🩷Books by Dr. Heather Hirsch: Unlock Your Menopause Type → https://amzn.to/3N0YcEC The Perimenopause Survival Guide → https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/tit...🩷Stay Connected:Instagram → / heatherhirschmd TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherhirsch...Facebook → / heatherhirschmd Twitter/X → https://x.com/heatherhirschMDLinkedIn → / heather-hirsch-md-ms-mscp-161556168 Pinterest → / heatherhirschmd Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website → https://heatherhirschmd.com/🩷The Collaborative: Instagram → / thecollaborative.telemed Website → https://jointhecollaborative.com/🩷The Academy: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthmedicine/ Website → https://womenshealthmedicine.com🩷Disclaimer:This video is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This video was not created for children under the age of 13.

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, proactive midlife healthcare, head over to jointhecollaborative.com to join my private telemedicine practice.🩷 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/5f787b...• Free Reclaiming Menopause Masterclass https://thecollaborative.kit.com/1107...• Looking for expert menopause care? Learn more about The Collaborative: https://thecollaborative.kit.com/11e9...• Clinicians: Elevate your medical career. Watch a grand rounds:https://heather-hirsch-academy.kit.com/d89d8d46cf• Find Your Menopause Type https://view.flodesk.com/pages/647b46...🩷Books by Dr. Heather Hirsch: Unlock Your Menopause Type → https://amzn.to/3N0YcEC The Perimenopause Survival Guide → https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/tit...🩷Stay Connected:Instagram → / heatherhirschmd TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherhirsch...Facebook → / heatherhirschmd Twitter/X → https://x.com/heatherhirschMDLinkedIn → / heather-hirsch-md-ms-mscp-161556168 Pinterest → / heatherhirschmd Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website → https://heatherhirschmd.com/🩷The Collaborative: Instagram → / thecollaborative.telemed Website → https://jointhecollaborative.com/🩷The Academy: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthmedicine/ Website → https://womenshealthmedicine.com🩷Disclaimer:This video is not sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This video was not created for children under the age of 13.

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 health risks associated with high-dose pellet therapy. Whether you're struggling with brain fog, mood changes, or joint pain, this video offers a holistic look at how to safely manage testosterone and navigate your menopausal journey with evidence-based guidance.

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🩷 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/5f787b...• Free Reclaiming Menopause Masterclass https://thecollaborative.kit.com/1107...• Looking for expert menopause care? Learn more about The Collaborative: https://thecollaborative.kit.com/11e9...• Clinicians: Elevate your medical career. Watch a grand rounds:https://heather-hirsch-academy.kit.com/d89d8d46cf• Find Your Menopause Type https://view.flodesk.com/pages/647b46...🩷Books by Dr. Heather Hirsch: Unlock Your Menopause Type → https://amzn.to/3N0YcEC The Perimenopause Survival Guide → https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/tit...
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 health risks associated with high-dose pellet therapy. Whether you're struggling with brain fog, mood changes, or joint pain, this video offers a holistic look at how to safely manage testosterone and navigate your menopausal journey with evidence-based guidance.🩷 Shop Cozy Earth here: ⁠https://cozyearth.com⁠Use code COZYDRHEATHER at checkout to save.
🩷 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/5f787b...• Free Reclaiming Menopause Masterclass https://thecollaborative.kit.com/1107...• Looking for expert menopause care? Learn more about The Collaborative: https://thecollaborative.kit.com/11e9...• Clinicians: Elevate your medical career. Watch a grand rounds:https://heather-hirsch-academy.kit.com/d89d8d46cf• Find Your Menopause Type https://view.flodesk.com/pages/647b46...🩷Books by Dr. Heather Hirsch: Unlock Your Menopause Type → https://amzn.to/3N0YcEC The Perimenopause Survival Guide → https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/tit...🩷Stay Connected:Instagram → / heatherhirschmd TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherhirsch...Facebook → / heatherhirschmd Twitter/X → https://x.com/heatherhirschMDLinkedIn → / heather-hirsch-md-ms-mscp-161556168 Pinterest → / heatherhirschmd Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website → https://heatherhirschmd.com/🩷The Collaborative: Instagram → / thecollaborative.telemed Website → https://jointhecollaborative.com/🩷The Academy: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthmedicine/ Website → https://womenshealthmedicine.com

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 insulin resistance, heart disease risks, and long-term uterine health. If you’re looking for personalized hormone care, I invite you to check the links in the description to book a discovery call at my telemedicine clinic, which currently serves patients in almost all 50 states.🩷 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/5f787b...• Free Reclaiming Menopause Masterclass https://thecollaborative.kit.com/1107...• Looking for expert menopause care? Learn more about The Collaborative: https://thecollaborative.kit.com/11e9...• Clinicians: Elevate your medical career. Watch a grand rounds:https://heather-hirsch-academy.kit.com/d89d8d46cf• Find Your Menopause Type https://view.flodesk.com/pages/647b46...

🩷Stay Connected:Instagram → / heatherhirschmd TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherhirsch...Facebook → / heatherhirschmd Twitter/X → https://x.com/heatherhirschMDLinkedIn → / heather-hirsch-md-ms-mscp-161556168 Pinterest → / heatherhirschmd Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website → https://heatherhirschmd.com/🩷The Collaborative: Instagram → / thecollaborative.telemed Website → https://jointhecollaborative.com/🩷The Academy: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthmedicine/ Website → https://womenshealthmedicine.com