Sex during perimenopause changes for everyone. We dive into the often-silent topic of midlife intimacy with sex therapist Nisha McKenzie, who helps us understand why our desire shifts and what we can do about it.• Changes in libido are ...

Every woman's perimenopause journey has unique twists and turns, but one thing remains constant we shouldn't have to navigate it alone. This heartfelt episode brings together host Val Lego, menopause expert Nisha McKenzie, and Val's longtime fr...

Michigan is leading a revolutionary approach to women's health through a groundbreaking menopause policy initiative championed by Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Women's Commission. Executive Director Cheryl Bergman shares how they're transfo...

We dive deep into why standard hormone tests often miss the full picture of what's happening during perimenopause and explore comprehensive testing options that provide better answers.• Dr. Erica Armstrong with

Perimenopause symptoms are often mismanaged with birth control pills instead of appropriate hormone replacement therapy (HRT) because many practitioners lack knowledge about the menopausal transition. • Birth control pills contain ...

Val Lego speaks with Ryan Anderson and Rebecca Horton from Miller Knoll about their pioneering work to create workplace environments that better support women experiencing perimenopause and menopause. They discuss how thoughtful office design c...

Remember walking into a room and forgetting why you're there? Or that moment when you can't recall the name of someone you've known for years? You're not losing your mind — you're likely experiencing one of the most common yet least discussed s...

Hormone replacement therapy has been widely misunderstood since alarming headlines in 2002 claimed it caused increased risks of breast cancer, heart attacks and strokes based on the Women's Health Initiative study. We unpack what the study got ...

Discover why testosterone might be the missing piece in your menopause treatment plan and how this misunderstood "male hormone" could help restore your energy, focus, and vitality.• Women naturally have 4-5 times more testosterone than ...

Women going through menopause often experience intense joint pain that differs from typical pain, now recognized as Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause (MSM).• MSM includes joint pain, frozen shoulder, back pain, loss of muscle mass, ...

Menopause transforms our hydration needs and digestive function, often leading to that frustrating "menobelly" bloat when hormone levels fluctuate. Understanding the connection between dehydration, electrolytes, and digestion is key to managing...

Tired of keeping a towel by the bed for night sweats? Fed up with anxiety that won't quit? You're not alone, and you don't have to suffer through menopause symptoms.When Val finally reached her breaking point with perimenopause sympt...

Feeling overwhelmed by menopause symptoms and unsure where to turn? You're not alone. As social media fills with advertisements for menopause coaching programs (even from celebrities like Halle Berry), many women wonder: what's the difference b...

Perimenopause begins much earlier than most women realize, typically around age 37, when many are focused on career growth or raising families rather than preparing for hormonal changes.• Over 400 estrogen receptors exist throughout the...

37 is when Perimenopause can start knocking on your door. And it's probably the last thing you're thinking about. Don't write off those sleepless nights, anxiety-ridden days, or the need to use more post-its to remember things as stress. Those ...