This weeks episode covers many of the most frequently asked questions women ask about Dr. Hirsch about their libido in midlife and at menopause. Women wonder if they are ‘normal,’ or report missing the sexual excitement they previously felt in their lives. Other concerns or fears include pain with intercourse, changing bodies, or relationship factors. Listen in as Dr. Hirsch takes a deep dive into answering these questions and more! Find Dr. Hirsch here: —————————————————————————————————————————...
Oct 21, 2020•36 min
Sunday October 18th is World Menopause Day. Its a day to raise awareness on all things menopause and midlife internationally. This episode takes a deep dive into some of the best evidence-based resources that you can find on the latest guidelines and research on menopause. Dr. Hirsch encourages her listeners follow the recommendations of these national societies in order to ensure efficacy, safety, and wellbeing when choosing health at midlife and beyond. Enjoy! Find Dr. Hirsch here: ———————————...
Oct 14, 2020•23 min
If you are suffering with menopause symptoms but cannot use hormone therapy or choose not too, you still have options. In this episode, Dr. Hirsch discusses commercially available medical options that are available to help with the most common menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, weight gain, mood changes, and fatigue. This should not be taken as direct medical advice, and be sure to discuss these with your personal doctor. Find Dr. Hirsch here: —————————————————————————————————————————————...
Oct 07, 2020•31 min
Many women choose not to use medical management in midlife and menopause for various reasons. Maintaining wellness is a goal for many women, and in this episode Dr. Hirsch covers the basics of what else you need to know to stay healthy if you choose or cannot take commercially available medications for menopausal symptoms. She also discusses lifestyle tips and tricks to ensure a smooth menopause transition. Find Dr. Hirsch here: ——————————————————————————————————————————————– GET MY FREE HORMONE...
Sep 30, 2020•35 min
Fitness instructor, mom, author and menopause warrior Amanda Thebe joins host Dr. Heather Hirsch in this weeks episode and opens up about her journey into menopause. What Amanda discovered was truly eye-opening, and she is excited to share her experiences with the world. She has a new book coming being released on World Menopause Day, October 18th 2020. For links to her groups and to pre-order her new book, click the links below. Website: https://www.fitnchips.com/ Find Dr. Hirsch here: ————————...
Sep 23, 2020•46 min
Sleep is often disrupted in midlife and in the menopause transition. In this episode, Dr. Hirsch discuss the most common reasons for poor sleep habits in midlife. Dr. Hirsch will inform you of the best sleep hygiene and also cover the best over the counter supplements for sleep. Finally, Dr. Hirsch breaks down which medications to take (and which to stay away from!) at midlife. Find Dr. Hirsch here: ——————————————————————————————————————————————– GET THE FREE HORMONE HEALTH GUIDE: https://view.f...
Sep 16, 2020•30 min
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Sep 09, 2020•28 min
This weeks episode is dedicated to all things perimenopause. From the irregular periods to the mood swings and hot flashes, Dr. Hirsch explains it all. This episode focus on why tracking symptoms is vital, and how targeting the most bothersome symptoms can be accomplished. Find Dr. Hirsch here: ——————————————————————————————————————————————– GET THE FREE HORMONE HEALTH GUIDE: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787bdd57796e835ea84e10 ——————————————————————————————————————————————— Follow on youtube...
Sep 02, 2020•34 min
Dr. Heather Hirsch welcomes back Dr. Natalie Dattilo, a Boston-based psychologist to talk about the importance of self-care during these ever-changing times. Listen in as Dr. Dattilo discusses the importance of self-care and provides easy translatable steps to do so. Dr. Dattilo and Dr. Hirsch talk about why this is so important in particular for women, who tend to put themselves last. With easy examples of how to implement self care into your everyday schedule, you can transform your outlook on...
Aug 19, 2020•35 min
In this week’s episode, Dr. Hirsch speaks with infertility physician Dr. Temeka Zore about the perceptions of fertility among minority women, and how this factors into the unique barriers that minority women often face in seeking care for infertility. Drs. Hirsch and Zore also discuss how unconscious bias also factor into the medical journey of minority women. Dr. Zore talks openly about her ideas on how to increase minority populations in medicine, and about being a woman in medicine. This is a...
Aug 12, 2020•34 min
In this episode, Dr. Heather Hirsch talks about the joys of being a menopause doctor and her journey to becoming the clinical program director of the consultative menopause and midlife clinic at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston MA, in the Division of Women’s Health. She discusses her experiences training in OB/GYN, and internal medicine and how they have shaped her unique clinical path. Enjoy! Find Dr. Hirsch here: Follow on youtube for weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...
Aug 05, 2020•32 min
Endometrosis is a painful, chronic disorder that disrupts the quality of life for so many women. It is often misdiagnosed and goes untreated for years. Learn how to take back your life with this incredible episode with Dr. Louise Perking King, an trained gynecologist with years of experience helping women with endometrosis. If you are not an endometrosis survivor, listen in to educate yourself and help your daughters, nieces, and friends with all the incredible information in this show. Dr. Hirs...
Jul 29, 2020•44 min
In this episode, Dr. Hirsch speaks candidly with her women’s health fellowship mentor and educator Dr. Holly Thacker. Dr. Holly Thacker leads the Center For Specialized Women’s Health at the Cleveland Clinic and is also the director of the specialized women’s health fellowship training program. Dr. Hirsch and Dr. Thacker discuss the unique role of the physician who has undergone extensive training and years of clinical experience in women’s health, and how this can impact the care of women acros...
Jul 22, 2020•36 min
Every wonder what exactly is happening at “your annual exam?” Many women are confused with the rapidly changing pap smear guidelines. In this episode, Dr. Hirsch discusses what a pap smear is, and when you need to get yours. HINT: ITS PROBABLY LESS THEN YOU THINK! Other topics in this episode include what happens when you have an abnormal pap smear and the new HPV vaccine. Enjoy. Follow Dr. Hirsch here: Follow on youtube for weekly videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrAeWep_qZiP7QeR7ogcCPA...
Jul 15, 2020•33 min
Did you know that women have independent risk factors for heart disease compared to men? These risk factors relate to a women’s reproductive health, including pregnancy, postpartum, and into peri-menopause and menopause. This episode will blow you away with all the information you might have never learned previously. Dr. Hirsch is joined by women’s heart health Dr. Shufelt in what is one of the most informative episodes yet. You can find Dr. Shufelt on Twitter on: https://twitter.com/cshufeltMD ...
Jul 08, 2020•43 min
In this hilarious episode, Dr. Hirsch interviews her closest friend and SUNY Upstate urologist Dr. Elizabeth Ferry about everything related to urinary tract infections. Together, they break down the reasons women are more prone to urinary infections, and measures women can take to help decrease their infection rate. Dr. Ferry highlights that getting to the root cause is much more effective then blindly treating with antibiotics. She also talks about when is the right time to see a urologist. Joi...
Jul 01, 2020•29 min
Learn more about Dr. Heather Hirsch and why she started this podcast for women, particularly in midlife and at menopause.
Jun 24, 2020•3 min
This is the second episode in the series on uncovering health care disparities in the United States. This week Dr. Hirsch digs deep into the systemic injustices in the incarceration system. Her guests represent the voices of communities torn apart and directly effected by the system and highlight the need to dismantle our current system and start over. Please consider becoming a member through the link below & PLEASE sign the clemency position below – your voice can make a difference in wome...
Jun 24, 2020•56 min
Lets face it – nearly 6 months into living with cornovirus has taught everyone a lot about our ability to adapt and redefine ourselves. In this weeks episode Dr. Hirsch gets real on this positive life lessons she has taken away from the shut down of life as we knew it. She also talks about some of the lesser discussed health benefits including female friendships, self-improvement, and how we spend our precious time. Join in on the conversation and comment on your favorite realization! Follow on ...
Jun 17, 2020•29 min
This is the first in the series on uncovering health care disparities in the United States. This week Dr. Hirsch uncovers breast health disparities, including discussing differences in incidence and mortality of breast cancer. She also discuss social factors that play a role into the differences in breast health including genetic factors, poverty, diet, physical inactivity, cultural factors and more. Listen in to this empowering and educational episode and comment along! Follow along side Dr. Hi...
Jun 10, 2020•30 min
In this week’s episode, Dr. Heather Hirsch discusses the most common thyroid conditions that affect women. She uncovers symptoms of both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism and how to interrupt your lab work. Importantly, she talks about the link between thyroid conditions and the menopause transition. Lastly, she talks about the important association between thyroid conditions and other common auto-immune conditions that you and your doctor should keep in mind. Tune in right now to this highly a...
Jun 03, 2020•30 min
In this episode I am accompanied by my friend Jill Church, one of the founders of Wrap Me Cool. I was so inspired by her story that I encouraged her to share a bit about her menopause experience with us. Her beautiful scarfs are not only fashionable, but a great idea to keep cool as the summer time approaches. This episode can also be viewed on YouTube by clicking the link below. Do you have a menopause story you would like to share? Comment on this podcast episode and lets make it happen! Watch...
May 27, 2020•35 min
We are still in quarantine, and quickly realizing that life may not go back to normal in the snap of a finger. In this fun and personal episode, Dr. Hirsch gives her listeners tips on how to make the most of this time by empowering them to “reinvent themselves.” You won’t want to miss this one so tune in! Also, check out Dr. Hirsch on her website https://www.heatherhirschmd.com/ and her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrAeWep_qZiP7QeR7ogcCPA/ Instagram: https://www.instagram....
May 20, 2020•29 min
Listen in to this episode for everything related to premature ovarian insufficiency (also known as POI for short). This informative episode goes over how to get an accurate diagnosis, and how important a correct diagnosis is. Learn how to navigate life with POI in a way that makes you feel happy, healthy and empowered.
May 06, 2020•34 min
Join Dr. Heather Hirsch as this week she interviews women’s health expert Dr. Sabrina Sanhi. This episode answers some of the most common breast health questions. Dr. Sanhi discusses things women can do to lower their risk of breast cancer, and speaks about the best type of breast imaging. She takes a deep dive into what having “dense breast tissue” means for you and your overall risks of breast cancer. And lastly, she talks about how genetic testing may shape how we detect and treat breast dise...
Apr 22, 2020•34 min
Good friend and fitness motivator Kim Schlag joins me in this highly requested podcast to discuss all things midlife and weight related. Kim tells listeners her personal story of weight loss at midlife, and how she motivated others to do the same. We talk about the various changes at midlife that bring about unique challenges to losing and maintaining weight at menopause. Kim also shares her exact “formula” for weight loss and exercise. This episode is jam packed with information! You will final...
Apr 15, 2020•43 min
This episode will simply blow you away! Dr. Hirsch interviews Dr. Lyndsey Harper, the founder of the the incredible company Meet Rosy. Meet Rosy is the newest downloadable app for women facing low libido and other sexual health concerns. Dr. Harper, an OB/GYN in Texas, realized there was a gap in women’s sexual health care when many of her patients came to her with questions and concerns about their sexual health. This knowledge fueled her passion to start her incredible new company – Meet Rosy....
Apr 08, 2020•30 min
Dr. Hirsch became passionate about midlife and menopause when she dug deep into the research on the safety and efficacy of hormone therapy. One of the most asked questions Dr. Hirsch receives from her patients and followers is “what is the best type of hormone therapy for me? The answer is that choosing the best type of hormone therapy is and individualized conversation. However, Dr. Hirsch breaks down how she begins to make these decisions with her patients. Listen in for a ton of valuable midl...
Apr 01, 2020•28 min
Globally, we are in the mist of a pandemic. A crisis that has now affected each and every one of us. As this pandemic continues for the near future, many of us are realizing this this is the moment in time that will define our lives. How we think, act, and feel will be something we pass down for generations to come. I welcome you to listen to my thoughts on how this shared experience will bond us forever as we make history. We must all step up to be the best version of ourselves at this crucial ...
Mar 18, 2020•22 min
Covid-19 is on everyone’s mind; including mine. I sat down to record this episode as the severity of the situation was increasing by the hour. Listen in on how I came to my own conclusions on this pandemic, and what I have learned so far. Conditions are changing rapidly, as we do need to think about how the virus is going to affect our family’s health and personal economics. Its time to get talk the real details about the growing pandemic and what I plan to do about it. Website: https://www.heat...
Mar 12, 2020•28 min
