Stop settling for "normal" discomfort. Whether it’s pain during exercise, feeling "too loose" after childbirth, or noticing changes in your clitoris with age—you have options. Board-certified cosmetic gynecologist Dr. Michael Reed breaks down the surgical and non-surgical secrets to female empowerment "down there."

Welcome to MENO™ with Jacqueline Buckingham, the definitive destination for perimenopause, menopause, and everything on The Pause Spectrum™.

In this episode, we cover:

Labiaplasty vs. Vaginoplasty: The difference between aesthetics and function.

The "Clitoral Shrink": Why it happens with age and how to reverse it.

Pelvic Laxity: Why "splinting" or "bulging" means you might need a specialist.

The Hormone Connection: Testosterone, Estrogen, and the "Female Viagra."

Finding a Surgeon: Questions you MUST ask before going under the knife.

RESOURCES:

Dr. Michael Reed: https://drmichaelreed.com/

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Welcome to MENO — your go-to for perimenopause, menopause, and everything in between.

Stop guessing and start sequencing. 30% of women have Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) at any given time, yet standard medical tests only look for a handful of microbes. Priyanka Jain, founder of Evvy, is using whole-genome metagenomic sequencing to close the gender data gap and help women reclaim their vaginal health.

From recurrent infections to the hidden link between your microbiome and IVF success, we’re decoding the 700+ microbes that dictate your reproductive well-being.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

- The Standard Culture Failure: Why your "negative" test result still feels like an infection.

- Microbiome & Fertility: The shocking impact of vaginal health on IVF and preterm birth.

- Whole Genome Sequencing: How Evvy identifies pathogens, antibiotic resistance, and biofilms.

- The "Lactobacilli" Defense: How beneficial bacteria create a protective barrier against STIs.

- The Gender Research Gap: Why women have been historically ignored in clinical data.

Welcome to MENO™ with Jacqueline Buckingham, the definitive destination for perimenopause, menopause, and everything on The Pause Spectrum™.

RESOURCES:

Get Tested with Evvy: https://www.evvy.com/

Follow Priyanka Jain: @priyankajain

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Welcome to MENO™ with Jacqueline Buckingham, the definitive destination for perimenopause, menopause, and everything on The Pause Spectrum™. Stop suffering in silence.

Whether it's "sneeze-peeing," recurring UTIs, or the sudden urgency of perimenopause, bladder health is sexual health. In this episode, Board-Certified Urologist Dr. Anika Ackerman breaks down the surgical and non-surgical secrets to reclaiming your pelvic floor.

WE COVER:

The UTI Mystery: Why they keep coming back and why cranberry juice isn't the cure.

Perimenopause & The Bladder: How dropping estrogen levels change everything.

Stress vs. Urge Incontinence: How to know which one you have.

Modern Fixes: From Botox and Bulkamid to the ""Kegel Throne"" (Emsella).

RESOURCES:

https://uqora.com/ Instagram @dr.anika.ackerman

Tiktok @dr.anika.ackerman

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Welcome to MENO — your go-to for perimenopause, menopause, and everything in between. Is your sexual health stuck in the past? NYC’s top plastic surgeon, Dr. Yael Halaas, explains how "face-grade" technology is being used to biohack women's sexual longevity, treat incontinence, and even enhance orgasms into your 90s.

IN THIS EPISODE:

11,000 Kegels: How the Emsella chair works for pelvic floor health.

The "Vagina Facial": Using CO2 lasers and Radio Frequency for younger tissue.

G-Spot Myths: The truth about female ejaculation and pleasure.

Hair Loss Solutions: Why hormones, stress, and weight loss are thinning your hair.

Orgasms at 90: Why your sex life shouldn't have an expiration date.

LINKS:

Follow Dr. Halaas: https://www.instagram.com/drhalaas/

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Welcome to MENO — your go-to for perimenopause, menopause, and everything in between.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Allie Sharma, a Cornell-trained psychiatrist and Co-founder of Being Health. Dr. Sharma’s backstory includes working with trauma survivors in post-conflict countries like Afghanistan and marginalized populations in the South Bronx.

Despite her elite training, she reveals she learned zero about menopause in medical school—a gap she now solves through an integrated mental health model that bridges the gap between hormones and the brain.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

-The 40% Surge: Why the risk of depression can be 40% higher in perimenopause than premenopause.

-Neurotransmitter 101: How estrogen directly impacts serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine metabolism.

-The GABA Connection: Why progesterone acts as a natural "calming" hormone on the brain's GABA pathway.

-The Truth About the Pill: Why standard birth control may not be the right solution for perimenopausal mood shifts.

-Biohacking with Ketamine: How infusion therapy facilitates a "neuroplastic window" to treat resistant depression.

-The SSRI Libido Myth: Navigating sexual side effects and finding alternative treatments like SNRIs or Wellbutrin.

-Ancient Medicine, Modern Results: Why the WHO endorses acupuncture for treating depression.

-CBT for Menopause: Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to manage the psychological distress of hot flashes.

RESOURCES

beinghealth.co

Dr. Allie Sharma on IG

@alliesharmamd

@mentalhealthcoalition

@beinghealthcare

ABOUT MENO

MENO is the definitive platform for menopause and perimenopause care — connecting women to trusted experts, solutions, and support

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Welcome to MENO™ with Jacqueline Buckingham, the definitive destination for perimenopause, menopause, and everything on The Pause Spectrum™.

Heart disease is the #1 killer of women, but we are looking for the wrong signs. Leading Cardiologist and CNN correspondent Dr. Jayne Morgan reveals why women’s heart attack symptoms are often "silent" or atypical—and why the drop in estrogen during menopause is a cardiovascular emergency.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:
Atypical Symptoms: Why jaw pain, fatigue, and "flu-like" symptoms are red flags.
The Menopause Spike: How losing estrogen changes your arteries.
The HRT Debate: Does Hormone Replacement Therapy protect your heart?
Anti-Inflammatory Living: The "hidden" sugars and preservatives to cut today.
Resistance Training: Why Pilates and weights are better than "just cardio" for your heart.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – The Gender Bias in Cardiology: Why women are sidelined
0:05:15 – The Atypical Signs: Jaw pain, fatigue, and the "Silent" heart attack
0:12:40 – Why Menopause is a Cardiovascular "Turning Point"
0:19:30 – HRT & Heart Health: What the newest research says
0:28:15 – Pro-Inflammatory Foods: The hidden killers in your pantry
0:36:10 – The Best Exercises for Heart Longevity (Weights vs. Cardio)
0:44:00 – "Weathering" and the stress of advocacy in healthcare
0:52:30 – A Future Without Self-Advocacy: Dr. Morgan’s Vision
RESOURCES:
Dr. Morgan’s Website: https://drjaynemorgan.com/
Go Red For Women: https://www.goredforwomen.org/

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Welcome to MENO™ with Jacqueline Buckingham, the definitive destination for perimenopause, menopause, and everything on The Pause Spectrum™.

In this episode, OB/GYN Dr. Carolyn DeLucia breaks down what’s really happening to your body when your sex drive, hormones, and vaginal health start to change — and what you can do about it. If you’re experiencing low libido, painful sex, dryness, or loss of sensation, this is the conversation most women never get — but need.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Why libido drops in perimenopause + menopause

The role of estrogen + testosterone in sexual health

Causes of painful sex, dryness, and low sensation

What “vaginal rejuvenation” actually means

How to improve pelvic floor strength + intimacy

TREATMENTS COVERED

Hormone therapy (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone)

PRP / O-Shot

Vaginal laser treatments (e.g. Femilift)

Pelvic floor therapy (Emsella / HI-EMT)

Shockwave therapy for blood flow

ABOUT MENO

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Welcome to MENO — your go-to for perimenopause, menopause, and everything in between.

In this episode, we sit down with Anushay Hossain, a feminist policy analyst and Capitol Hill lobbyist who nearly died during childbirth in a top-tier D.C. hospital after doctors repeatedly ignored her life-threatening symptoms. Her "bananas" experience of being dismissed while suffering a 104-degree fever led her to write The Pain Gap, where she exposes the systemic sexism and racism that prevent women from being believed in the exam room. By analyzing the mental and physical impact of being silenced, Anushay reveals how reclaiming our agency is the only way to stop the dangerous normalization of women’s discomfort and ensure our survival in a broken healthcare system.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

-The Credibility Gap: Why women in the world’s richest democracy are systematically not believed about their own bodies.

-Maternal Health 101: The harrowing statistics on why the U.S. is the most dangerous rich country for women to give birth.

-Biohacking Your Hospital Visit: Tactical advice on bringing a support person, an agenda, and a "paper trail" to every appointment.

-The Truth About Medical Research: How the exclusion of women from clinical trials until the 1990s created a massive knowledge gap.

-Racism vs. Race: Why college-educated Black women face a 5x higher risk of death than white women with less education.

-The "Perfect Patient" Myth: How being submissive and polite in medical settings can actually cost you your life.

-Bikini Medicine: Why menopause and women's health are often treated as an elective after childbearing years end.

RESOURCES:

Website: anushayhossain.com

@AnushayHossain

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Welcome to MENO — your go-to for perimenopause, menopause, and everything in between. Is your sexual health stuck in "low-flow" mode? Most women don't realize that blood flow to the clitoris drops significantly after age 25. Lana Kerr, the creator of CO2LIFT, joins us for a world-first live demo of the carboxytherapy gel that is reversing vaginal atrophy, ending painful sex, and restoring sensation for women (and men) at any age.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

The "Flaccid Clitoris": Why blood flow is the secret to sensation.

Carboxytherapy 101: How CO2 triggers rapid tissue regeneration.

Menopause & Cancer Recovery: Reversing dryness without hormones.

Lichen Sclerosus: A non-invasive hope for chronic vulvar conditions.

Live Demo: Watch exactly how to apply CO2LIFT for face and pelvic health.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 – The "Flaccid Clitoris" Hook

0:02:47 – LIVE DEMO: How Carboxytherapy regenerates skin

0:12:58 – From Painful Chore to Pleasure: Lana’s Backstory

0:26:46 – Hand Demo: Watch the instant "Glow" effect

0:32:51 – CO2LIFT for Men: Performance & Sensation

0:38:26 – Beyond Beauty: Medical uses for carboxytherapy

0:45:15 – Lichen Sclerosus: Relief for chronic vulvar pain

0:49:01 – Cancer Survivors: Restoring intimacy after chemo

0:54:16 – Mask Removal & Final Results

RESOURCES:

Shop CO2LIFT: https://co2lift.com/

Follow Lana Kerr: @thelanakerr

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Menopause is a status, not a sentence. -- Jacqueline Buckingham

Welcome to MENO™ with Jacqueline Buckingham, the podcast authority on perimenopause, menopause, and where ever you are on The Pause Spectrum™. 

This is where you begin and where you belong.

We’re bringing you the world’s leading experts on Women's Hormonal and Sexual Health so you can live your most powerful chapter.

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Disclaimer: 

MENO™ with Jacqueline Buckingham is for general information and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine in any way. The show does not constitute professional health care services or medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed as a result of this podcast. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard getting medical advice for any such medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any conditions.

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