Perimenopause: the magical season where sleep disappears, hormones riot, and suddenly everyone thinks you're "doing great" when actually you're googling whether rage counts as cardio.

In this episode of OvaryActive, Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Dr. Amy Voedisch return with their second annual Menopause Society Conference recap. If you're wondering whether testosterone drops off a cliff in midlife or whether scream cream is a placebo disguised as foreplay… good news! They've got updates.

This episode walks through the latest research from menopause experts covering the big three: sexual health, longevity, and cardiovascular disease. You'll also hear about the rising fame of the podcast (including elevator selfies), the promise (and limits) of topical Viagra, and why measuring testosterone might be as useful as measuring vibes.

Listeners will get practical takeaways on hormone therapy timing, bone screening, nutrition,

Remember: you're not dramatic. You're not broken. You're just in perimenopause… and it's really happening.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[0:36] Menopause society conference highlights

[2:21] Connecting with our wonderful listeners

[4:27] Testosterone research findings

[9:20] Topical viagra for women

[13:12] Perimenopause focus

[22:04] Bone health and perimenopause

[30:00] Cardiovascular disease and sleep

[38:11] A few final thoughts and future conferences

Thank you to every clinician who stopped to chat:

Rebecca Levy-Gantt, DO MSCP Premierwomenshealthconsulting.com

Yashika Dooley, MD MSCP Gennev.com

Emily Drath Stone, MD MSCP Virginia Physicians for Women

Lisa Savage, MD MSCP Gennev.com

Becky Lynn, MD Evora Women's Health

May your sleep be long, your bones dense, and your badge scanners always work on the first try.

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