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Health By Heather Hirsch

Heather Hirschwww.heatherhirschmd.com
Confused about what to expect in midlife? Wondering how to treat mysterious symptoms like night sweats or stubborn weight gain? I got you. Welcome to my podcast, where I give you the straight tea on everything from painful sex to heart health. I’m Dr. Heather Hirsch, a board-certified internist, accredited menopause specialist, founder of the menopause clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and former faculty at Harvard Medical School. Currently, I am the CEO and Founder of Health by Heather Hirsch and run a private telemedicine practice, and wrote the book "Unlock Your Menopause Type"
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154. Why no one seemingly gives a sh$t about midlife and menopause

Why no one seemingly gives a sh$t about midlife and menopause // Because why? MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827 Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/reclaiming-menopause-masterclass GET MY FREE MENOPAUSE HEALTH GUIDE: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787bdd57796e835ea84e10 AMAZON PRODUCTS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hormo...

Feb 02, 202323 min

153. Progesterone, friend or foe?

Progesterone, friend or foe? // Progesterone can leave some women feeling amazing and some women bloating, irritated and annoyed. Depending on what side of the fence you are on, I have some ideas for you. Listen in to learn the best routes, doses, and formulations for progesterone dosing - whether you love it or hate it. PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827 Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: http...

Jan 19, 202329 min

152. Let's treat those bothersome perimenopause symptoms

Let's treat those bothersome perimenopause symptoms // Perimenopause got you in a funk? I got you. Tune in to discover the many ways that hormones can be used to treat your perimenopause related insomnia, anxiety, hot flashes, painful sex, brain fog, and more. MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827 Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachabl...

Jan 12, 202326 min

151. Welcome to 2023, Perimenopause!

Welcome to 2023, Perimenopause! // Today we are discussing the differences between menopause and perimenopause, and how to recognize the earliest signs and symptoms of perimenopause. MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827 Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/reclaiming-menopause-masterclass GET MY FREE MENOPAUSE HEALTH GUIDE: h...

Jan 05, 202328 min

150. How to have a sexy holiday season...or, not.

How to have a sexy holiday season // Holidays are filled with food, drinks, gifts, and sexy time right? What if you are not in the mood? When the pressures of the holidays mount, I have some suggestions on how to find your groove and do what feels right for you. MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827 Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teacha...

Dec 21, 202238 min

149. Sexuality and cultural differences with Dr. Sameena Rahman

Sexuality and cultural differences with Dr. Sameena Rahman // Sexuality is deeply rooted in the culture and/or religion we grew up in. Shocker, we all don't have the same culture upbringing. Join Dr. Rahman and I discuss how this affects women differently, and what the gaps in care are for women in midlife. MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827 Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterc...

Dec 14, 202238 min

148. The A-B-C's of transgender medicine with Dr. Juliana Kling

The A-B-C's of transgender medicine with Dr. Juliana Kling // You may (or may not have) heard of gender-affirming care, and if you have learned anything about it, then you know it's complicated. And tricky to discuss. In this episode, Dr. Kling breaks this down in an easy-to-digest format that I learned from, and I hope that you do too! MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827 Ready to reclaim your life at menopa...

Dec 07, 202232 min

147. A love letter to you

A love letter to you // Thank you my AOW's. Happy Thanksgiving 2022 MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827 Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/reclaiming-menopause-masterclass GET MY FREE MENOPAUSE HEALTH GUIDE: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787bdd57796e835ea84e10 AMAZON PRODUCTS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hormone.health....

Nov 23, 202221 min

146. Joanna Strober, Midi Health CEO, shares her passion for creating the best virtual platform for women's health.

Joanna Strober, Midi Health CEO, shares her passion for creating the best virtual platform for women's health // We all know that access to care in midlife is abysmal, which is why you listen to this podcast, right? I am so excited to be joining Midi health as the Chief of Clinical Quality, and today we hear from CEO and founder of Midi Health Joanna Strober. We talk about her midlife journey and how we hope to change the world for the better by increasing access to care for women across the cou...

Nov 17, 202225 min

145. U..T..I OH MY! With Dr. Elizabeth Ferry Hall

U..T..I OH MY! With Dr. Elizabeth Ferry Hall // Dr. Ferry and I break it all down when it comes to bacteria and your urethra. Join us for a friendsgiving and fun for this hilarious episode on all things urinary tract related. = Get 20% off your first Sweetspot Labs order with code DR. HIRSCH at https://shop.sweetspotlabs.com/ MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827 Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join m...

Nov 09, 202232 min

144. CEO Julie Chamberlain of SweetSpot Labs talks intimate skincare

CEO Julie Chamberlain of SweetSpot Labs talks about intimate skincare // The lady in charge joins me to discuss what makes vulvar skin so different, and together we discuss the birth of Sweetstpots labs in 2003. Join us for a fun, open, and honest conversation about what the health and beauty industry has been ignoring for decades. Get 20% off your first Sweetspot Labs order with code DRHIRSCH at https://shop.sweetspotlabs.com/ MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.c...

Nov 03, 202231 min

143. The Ins & Outs of Lichen Sclerosus with Vulvovaginal Specialist Dr. Jill Krapf

The Ins & Outs of Lichen Sclerosus with Vulvovaginal specialist Dr. Jill Krapf // Itching, burning, and tearing OH MY! Lichen sclerosus is a serious condition that often goes misdiagnosed in midlife women. Listen in to learn the main differences between lichen sclerosus and genitourinary syndrome of menopause, and how to best treat lichen sclerosus once diagnosed. Learn more about Dr. Jill Krapf in the description below. Jill Krapf on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillkrapfmd/ Center ...

Oct 26, 202228 min

142. Five top takeaways from the 2022 annual menopause conference

Five top takeaways from the 2022 annual menopause conference // This year the annual meeting for the North American Menopause Society was held in Atlanta, Georgia, and was easily one of the most exciting conferences to date. Today, I am revealing my top 5 takeaways from the conference and what that means for you! MORE ON DR. HIRSCH IS BELOW! PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827 MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life...

Oct 20, 202229 min

141. A Chat with Rochelle Weitzner on hot flashes, aging well, and facial skin care

A Chat with Rochelle Weitzner on hot flashes, aging well, and facial skin care // Rochelle Weitzner is the CEO and founder of Pause well aging, one of the very first skincare lines created for menopausal women in mind. Rochelle is blazing a trail for the unique needs of midlife women, and her own story was the very catalyst for her company. Follow the links below to learn more. Pause well aging: https://pausewellaging.com/ Pause well aging on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pausewellaging/ ...

Oct 12, 202232 min

140. Whats on the menu at the NAMS annual menopause meeting?

What's on the menu at the NAMS annual menopause meeting? // The annual meeting is coming up and I'm letting you know what I will be presenting, who I'm excited to see, and what I'm most excited to learn. PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827 MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/reclaiming-menopause-masterclass GET THE FRE...

Oct 05, 202227 min

139. The hormone alphabet: How to understand your lab work in menopause

The hormone alphabet: How to understand your lab work in menopause // Interpreting your lab work can feel like you took a deep dive into a medical school course, all to come out with even more questions. In this episode, I break down how to really make sense of your lab work, why isn't simply 'normal', and teach you once and for all what you really need to know when it comes to treating your menopausal symptoms. PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp...

Sep 29, 202230 min

138. Better Bladder Control, With Dr. Kelly Casperson

Better Bladder Control, With Dr. Kelly Casperson // Join me and my amazing friend, author, and doctor discuss stress and urge incontinence. In this episode, we dive into the difference between stress and urge incontinence and ways to treat both of these. You can also check out Dr. Casperson new book "You Are Not Broken" below! Dr. Casperson: https://www.instagram.com/kellycaspersonmd/ You Are Not Broken: https://amzn.to/3S5yjEN PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type...

Sep 21, 202237 min

137. How long should I take hormone therapy?

How long should I take hormone therapy // A common question that comes up in my clinic is "how long should I take my hormone therapy?" In this episode, I break down all the research on this topic. PRE-ORDER MY BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Menopause-Type-Personalized/dp/1250850827 MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/reclaiming-menopause-masterclass Menopause and Brea...

Sep 14, 202231 min

136. Sticks and stones may break my bones, especially after menopause.

Sticks and stones may break my bones, especially after menopause // More women will suffer from an osteoporotic fracture than from heart attacks, breast cancer, and strokes combined. And because of this loss of bone mass after menopause, taking bone health seriously is vital. Dr. Kristi Tough-Desapri gives us all the details on treating osteoporosis that you need to know. MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-me...

Sep 08, 202237 min

135. Can hormone therapy be used for preventing chronic disease, or reverse aging?

Can hormone therapy be used for the prevention of chronic disease, and can it help reverse aging? // This question is quite a controversial question, and the answer often depends on who you ask (and when you ask). In this episode, I will guide you through both sides of the argument, and also let you know where I land on this. MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/reclaiming-menop...

Aug 31, 202227 min

134. HELP! I'm so FU$KING tired!

HELP! I'm so FU$KING tired! // Feeling tired, overworked, and underappreciated? I'm right there with you. Today, I'm diving deep into how you can work on getting out of your slump so that you can function, be productive, and have some fun GIRL! MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/reclaiming-menopause-masterclass Menopause and Breast Cancer Blueprint Course: Enrolling now! https...

Aug 24, 202223 min

133. My Thoughts on Medical Gaslighting

My Thoughts on Medical Gaslighting // Is medical gaslighting a real thing? and if so, who is to blame? As always, my thoughts may shock you! MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/reclaiming-menopause-masterclass Menopause and Breast Cancer Blueprint Course: Enrolling now! https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/untitled-1 GET THE FREE MENOPAUSE HEALTH GUIDE: https://view.flo...

Aug 17, 202234 min

132. How important is a community in midlife and menopause? Hint... VERY!

How important is a community in midlife and menopause? Hint... VERY! MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/reclaiming-menopause-masterclass Menopause and Breast Cancer Blueprint Course: Enrolling now! https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/untitled-1 GET THE FREE MENOPAUSE HEALTH GUIDE: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f787bdd57796e835ea84e10 AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://www.a...

Aug 03, 202221 min

131. Why Isn't My Hormone Therapy Working? Three Quick Fixes!

Why Isn't My Hormone Therapy Working: Three Quick Fixes // Frustrated that you finally got on hormone therapy ... but it is NOT WORKING? Listen in as I break down how to make hormone therapy work for you (not YOU working for IT). MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/reclaiming-menopause-masterclass Menopause and Breast Cancer Blueprint Course: Enrolling now! https://the-menopaus...

Jul 27, 202224 min

130. The 20th Anniversary of the Landmark WHI Study, And What We Know 2 Decades Later ...

The 20th Anniversary of the Landmark WHI Study, And What We Know 2 Decades Later // Spoiler alert: A LOT! Buckle up for some serious facts on what we know about the safety of hormone therapy that stems from the WHI, and how this is (or is not) better understood 20 years later. MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/reclaiming-menopause-masterclass Menopause and Breast Cancer Bluep...

Jul 13, 202235 min

129. Minimalism with Rose Lounsbury

Minimalism with Rose Lounsbury // One of my favorite interviews to date, listen in as we discuss how and why minimalism can be so good for mental and physical health and wellbeing in women. Rose on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roselounsbury/ MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/reclaiming-menopause-masterclass Menopause and Breast Cancer Blueprint Course: Enrolling now! ...

Jul 06, 202255 min

128. Love your TODAY body with Stasia Savasuk, TedX speaker & kick A$$ chick.

Love your TODAY body, with Stasia Savasuk. The body you have today won't last forever, so why not show it some love when you can. Join us for the inspirational and game-changing conversation on embracing the NOW! Find Stasia here: https://www.instagram.com/stasiasavasuk/ MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/reclaiming-menopause-masterclass Menopause and Breast Cancer Blueprint C...

Jun 29, 202240 min

127. Show yourself the love you deserve

Show yourself the love you deserve // There is one no one in this world that you should love more than yourself (okay, maybe your pooch), so do you show yourself love on the daily? Listen in for my three tips on how to start and what you can focus on! MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-course.teachable.com/p/reclaiming-menopause-masterclass Menopause and Breast Cancer Blueprint Course: Enrolling now...

Jun 22, 202227 min

126. Loving your body to sleep, with Dr. Valerie Cacho

Loving your body to sleep, with Dr. Valerie Cacho // Establishing and maintaining a good sleep practice is essential to health, especially as women go through the menopause transition. Met Dr. Cacho, a sleep medicine expert and coach who drops some incredible pearls on how to prioritize and love your body to sleep. Dr. Cacho on Instrgram: https://www.instagram.com/drvalsleepgal/ Dr. Cacho's website: https://www.sleephoria.health/ MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at me...

Jun 15, 202239 min

125. Registered Dietician Nigel Denby on Menopause, Mid-belly Weight, & The Psychology of Eating Well.

Registered Dietician Nigel Denby on Menopause, Mid-belly Weight, & The Psychology of Eating Well // Listen in as Nigel Denby, founder of Harley Street At Home, and I discuss the importance of mindful nutrition especially as we age. Learn more here: https://www.harleystathome.com/team/nigel-denby Check out restore femininity here: https://restorefemininity.com/ MORE ON DR. HEATHER HIRSCH BELOW: Ready to reclaim your life at menopause? Join my menopause masterclass here: https://the-menopause-...

Jun 08, 202234 min
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