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Join Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Holly Thacker, MD, for secret skincare tips from dermatologists and other experts for younger, healthier skin. 

Did the summer sun dry out your hair and skin? This episode is filled with ways to get rid of sun spots, improve split ends and bring a glow to your skin.

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Nurse Alexandria Delasantos shares the most common menopause myths.

During perimenopause—the years leading up to your final period—your body becomes a bustling hub of hormonal change. Picture Grand Central Station, only instead of passengers racing to make their trains, baristas serving coffee and bagels, and tourists pausing to gawk at interesting architectural details, you’ve got estrogen levels zigzagging all over the place, progesterone taking the elevator down to the basement, and testosterone swinging from the chandelier. The result: An arrivals board

Hormonal changes must be taken into account for recurrent urinary tract infections associated with menopause.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the routine issues primary care doctors see in their practices, and more often than not, they can be addressed with a single course of antibiotics.

But when UTIs become frequent enough to meet the American Urological Association's definition of recurrent—two or more infections in six months, or three or more infections in a

Alexandria Delasantos, RN shares which lab tests are important during the stages of menopause. 

Understanding Ceramides

Ceramides are naturally occurring lipids (fats) that make up more than half of the skin’s outermost layer. These essential molecules help keep the skin barrier strong and by sealing moisture in, ceramides keep skin hydrated, plump and smooth, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

They also play a key role in brain and nervous system development.

Benefits of Ceramides

For Skin

Strengthen the skin barrier by replenishing lost

Key takeaways:

The warnings related to CVD, breast cancer and probable dementia will be removed from six menopausal hormone therapy products.This is just the first batch of approved label changes, according to the FDA.

The FDA approved changes to the labels for six menopausal hormone therapy products in a move the agency said clarifies risk considerations for the drugs.

As Healio previously reported, the FDA initiated the warning removals in November

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Testosterone has become the hottest hormone on social media, and it’s easy to see why: so many women feel dismissed when they bring up low libido, fatigue, or that nagging sense of “I don’t feel like myself.” 

Dr. Holly Thacker unpacks what female testosterone actually is, why the lack of an FDA-approved testosterone product for women creates confusion, and how to think clearly about benefits vs risks.

You will also hear her candid warnings about testosterone pellets, high-dose compounded hormones, and “anti-aging clinic” dosing that can push levels into the male range. We cover side effects women rarely get warned about, including acne, oily skin, unwanted hair growth, scalp hair loss, mood changes, and changes that may not fully reverse.

If you care about evidence-based menopause care, women’s sexual health, and safe hormone therapy, listen through and share this with someone who’s been tempted by the hype. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what topic you want discussed next.

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