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Menopause doesn't cause heart disease, but it does speed it up. Drawing on her podcast conversation with cardiologist Dr. Jenn Haythe, Dr. Jen explains what changes during the transition, why timing matters, and which numbers to ask your doctor to check, including kidney function.

Dr. Jen explains why she co-formulated Menopause Hero, a 72% organic dark chocolate from Alice Mushrooms, and what's inside: DIM, fennel, maitake, red maca, and holy basil. She's upfront about her role, her skepticism of the menopause gold rush, and why one square a day isn't a substitute for talking with your doctor.

Most of us are still having sex in midlife and beyond, yet few of us talk about it with a doctor. Dr. Jen breaks down the numbers almost nobody quotes: the orgasm gap, responsive desire, painful sex after menopause, vaginal estrogen, medication side effects, and STIs when you're dating again.

If a medication you've taken for years no longer seems to work as expected, the reason may be more complex than dosage or timing. Guest contributor Tiffany Whitlow shares how her son's response to a common asthma medication revealed gaps in clinical research and explains why representation in medical studies, genetic differences, and personal health history matter when evaluating treatment effectiveness.

Skin changes after menopause, with collagen loss, slower cell turnover, and sun-related pigmentation contributing to dullness and brown spots. Dr. Jen Ashton explores two prescription treatments from Alloy Health, explaining the evidence behind azelaic acid, niacinamide, tretinoin, and copper peptides—and what women should know about their benefits and limitations.

Urinary leakage is common, but it isn’t an inevitable part of aging. Dr. Jen Ashton explains how menopause, pelvic radiation, and previous bladder surgery can affect bladder control, why proper testing matters, and which treatment options may help women find relief.

Breast cancer risk is more nuanced than many of us have been led to believe. Dr. Jen breaks down the relationship between alcohol and breast cancer, what the latest hormone therapy guidance means, why family history doesn’t automatically rule out HRT, and how knowing your personal risk can help you make more informed decisions about screening and prevention

Beauty supplements often promise more than the science can deliver, but Dr. Jen found the research behind Pique’s Skin + Hair Longevity Protocol compelling enough to make it part of her own routine. Here’s what the evidence says about hyaluronic acid, phytoceramides, and marine collagen—and where the science is still limited.

More than one in three American adults fall into the range currently labeled “prediabetes,” but that term may soon change. Dr. Jen and endocrinologist Dr. Anne Peters discuss why earlier staging of type 2 diabetes could matter, how gestational diabetes and PMOS/PCOS affect long-term risk, and what you can do to better understand and manage your blood sugar.