Menopause Myths: Why Your Adrenals (Not Just Your Ovaries) Hold the Key to Thriving in Midlife

Intro Hook:Think menopause is just about estrogen dropping? Think again. In this episode of Healthcare Rewritten, Dr. Lena and Dr. Collin uncover why your adrenals, thyroid, gut, and even blood sugar control the story—and why hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain aren’t “just part of aging.”

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Real story: a woman in her late 40s who finally found relief after years of “just take HRT” advice

• The science behind hot flashes, weight gain, and mood swings—why stress + blood sugar matter more than you think

• The gut–liver–thyroid–adrenal connection most providers never test

• Busting the myth: “Black Cohosh fixes hot flashes” (the truth is more nuanced)

Tangible Takeaways: By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with:✔️ Three practical shifts to balance hormones (blood sugar, adrenals, stress)✔️ A clear understanding of why fat gain in menopause is protective—not a failure✔️ How to track your hot flash triggers and identify real root causes

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