With all the talk about hormone therapy, you may be disappointed if hormones are not for you, either due to health conditions, intolerance or other factors.  But, that doesn’t mean that you simply have to suffer. 

In this episode, Dr. Ritch discusses some of the most common, non-hormonal things you can do to help improve your health and symptoms in perimenopause and menopause.


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Hormone therapy can have a lot of benefits, but there are risks, too and it’s not right for everyone. 

In this episode, Dr. Ritch discusses the main reasons why someone shouldn’t be on hormone therapy and areas to consider the risks versus benefits. 

She discusses everything from cancer to heart disease, family history and genetic factors, migraine headaches and more.


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Insulin resistance plays a huge role in how our bodies process nutrients and also affects our ovarian function. 

Insulin resistance becomes more common in perimenopause and can lead to that stubborn weight gain around the midsection, food cravings and even diabetes. 

In this episode, obesity medicine specialist Dr. Megan Melo discusses insulin resistance and what we can do about it.



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Reach out to Dr. Megan Melo via website: Healthier For Good
and follow her on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube 

Bald spots aren’t just for men.  Menopause can lead to significant changes in hair.

Luckily, dermatologist and hair specialist, Dr. Antonella Tosti is here to help with real solutions that work. 

Dr. Tosti reviews typical symptoms, evaluation and treatment options.


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Looking to enhance your understanding of hair health?
Dr. Antonella Tosti, a distinguished dermatology expert at the University of Miami, shares valuable insights in her book, Hair Facts.  This resource explores hair growth cycles, the causes of hair loss, and effective treatments.

For those interested in contacting Dr. Tosti, please reach out to the appointment line at the University of Miami for assistance.

While this podcast focuses on supporting women with their health, many women have male partners or others in their life that they care about who are struggling with issues, too. 

Declining testosterone in men and common issues like prostate cancer can affect a couples relationship. 

In this episode, urologist and andrology expert, Dr. Justin Dubin, discusses these issues and how we can best support the men we love.


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or you may also head over to The Man Up Podcast and Man Up: YouTube Page! for more guides on men's health.

Our bodies change with menopause and our fitness routines should, too. 

Alicia Jones specializes in helping women get moving and keep moving in their 50s and beyond.  Whether you have never exercised in your life or your old routine just isn’t working for you anymore, Alicia has solutions to meet you where you are.


Reach out to Alicia via website: Alicia Jones Healthy Living
or join her FREE Masterclass on Food and Fitness Formula for Women Over 50

Risa Groux reversed her own symptoms and thyroid disease by optimizing her nutrition and reducing inflammation. She was so blown away by her own results, she became a functional nutritionist and certified autoimmune coach to help others do the same. 

In this episode, she shares many of the culprits behind inflammation in our bodies, her top 5 to combat inflammation and more!
 
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Connect with Risa Groux via:

Website -  Risa Groux Nutrition
Facebook - @risagrouxnutrition
Instagram - @risagrouxnutrition

We’re back for the fall 2024 season of EnRitched Menopause!

Luckily, more and more people are talking about menopause and how to deal with it. 

Unfortunately, that can lead to a lot of conflicting advice and confusion. 

In this episode, Dr. Ritch discusses different types of hormone therapy and what to consider for each, while choosing with your doctor what is right for you.  She discusses bioidentical, commercial vs compounded, natural and synthetic, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and DHEA and gives clear advice to help you figure out what’s right for you.


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It’s my birthday and I am reflecting on my perimenopausal journey and the podcast.  We have learned so much together and I want to know what you would like to hear.

Do you have questions or issues that haven’t been addressed or that you would like to revisit? 

Do you want to hear more personal stories or from more experts? 

The podcast will be moving to seasons and we will pick up in the fall.


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Not feeling quite right “down there?”

Having dryness, itching, irritation, burning, discomfort with sex, or trouble urinating? 

Have you treated yourself for a yeast infection over and over again with no relief?

In this episode, Dr. Ritch covers common causes of these symptoms including genitourinary syndrome of menopause, contact dermatitis, and lichen sclerosis.


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