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A designated 501c3 non-profit, empowering women with education, resources, and support to take control of their health and quality of life during the sometimes challenging journey through menopause

Dr. George Ibrahim points out that cardiovascular disease kills more women than breast cancer, yet fear from the Women's...
02/19/2026

Dr. George Ibrahim points out that cardiovascular disease kills more women than breast cancer, yet fear from the Women's Health Initiative study scared an entire generation away from protection. That study used Premarin—pregnant mare urine, not human hormones.

Bioidentical hormones are molecularly identical to what women's bodies produced since puberty. Postmenopausal women's heart attack risk equals men their age, and all women who've stopped ovulating need this protection. Preexisting cardiac disease is not a disqualifier. Hormone optimization creates a cascade of heart-protective benefits including consistent exercise and natural weight loss.

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https://redefiningmenopause.com/articles/the-truth-about-hormones-and-heart-health/

Dr. Amanda Tracy addresses why women in their 40s and 50s experiencing brain fog, fatigue, mood swings, and sleep distur...
02/19/2026

Dr. Amanda Tracy addresses why women in their 40s and 50s experiencing brain fog, fatigue, mood swings, and sleep disturbances feel like they're no longer quite themselves. These hormonal shifts are natural but don't have to be simply endured.

In her article she explains how she creates personalized plans grounded in holistic medicine rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. Lifestyle modifications include hormone-balancing nutrition and stress management techniques. Herbal support with adaptogens like ashwagandha and rhodiola helps the body adapt to stress while phytoestrogens ease symptoms like hot flashes.

https://redefiningmenopause.com/articles/reclaim-your-body-mind-and-mojo-a-naturopathic-approach-to-hormonal-balance-during-menopause/

Dr. George Ibrahim explains that women produce three times more testosterone than estrogen before menopause, yet this cr...
02/19/2026

Dr. George Ibrahim explains that women produce three times more testosterone than estrogen before menopause, yet this critical hormone gets systematically ignored. Testosterone receptors throughout the brain, bones, muscles, and bladder drive muscle strength, mental clarity, and sexual vitality.

Meta-analysis data shows testosterone therapy significantly improves sexual function, but the biggest improvements occur in mood and anxiety symptoms. Women report mental fog lifting and energy returning. Proper dosing through pellets, creams, or injections shows no adverse effects on blood pressure, lipids, or breast cancer risk.

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https://redefiningmenopause.com/articles/the-overlooked-hormone-that-transforms-womens-health/

Dr. Angelica Hernandez addresses why patients spend thousands on expensive treatments that fail to produce results. Hair...
02/18/2026

Dr. Angelica Hernandez addresses why patients spend thousands on expensive treatments that fail to produce results. Hair loss is rarely just about hair.

Her article reveals how comprehensive workup identifies the real drivers: low ferritin, borderline thyroid, and elevated stress hormones. She corrects internal imbalances first before introducing treatments like PRP or TED therapy.

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https://redefiningmenopause.com/articles/why-most-hair-loss-treatments-fail-patients/

Dr. Robert Powers explains why patients arrive exhausted with brain fog, weight gain, and vanishing libido despite being...
02/18/2026

Dr. Robert Powers explains why patients arrive exhausted with brain fog, weight gain, and vanishing libido despite being told their hormone levels are "normal." Everything looks fine on paper. Nothing feels fine in life.

His article reveals that bioavailable testosterone shows what your body can actually use. Hormone ratios matter more than individual levels. True personalization addresses gut health, stress response, and metabolic function before hormone replacement.

https://redefiningmenopause.com/articles/why-normal-hormone-levels-keep-you-sick/

Dr. Angelica Hernandez addresses why women receive identical menopause advice despite having completely different hormon...
02/18/2026

Dr. Angelica Hernandez addresses why women receive identical menopause advice despite having completely different hormonal profiles. Traditional hormone replacement uses synthetic hormones in standardized doses, assuming all women need the same intervention.

Her article reveals how bioidentical pellets provide consistent hormone levels for 4-5 months without daily medications. Treatment adjusts based on individual response rather than predetermined protocols. Most patients report improvements within weeks.

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https://redefiningmenopause.com/articles/why-personalized-hormone-therapy-changes-everything/

Dr. Marianna Blyumin-Karasik reveals that women who transform their skin during menopause aren't just using better produ...
02/17/2026

Dr. Marianna Blyumin-Karasik reveals that women who transform their skin during menopause aren't just using better products. They're breaking a hidden stress-skin cycle most women don't realize they're trapped in.

In her article, she explains how cortisol spikes from disrupted sleep and daily demands make skin thinner, drier, and more inflamed, which amplifies stress further in a repeating loop called inflammaging. Her practice addresses this through skinspan, extending the years skin stays resilient rather than chasing one-off fixes. Adaptogenic ingredients retrain skin to adapt to hormonal stressors. Treating skincare as a mindful daily ritual breaks the cycle at the behavioral level.

https://redefiningmenopause.com/articles/why-your-skincare-ritual-matters-more-than-products/

Dr. Gustav Lo addresses why women in their late 30s and 40s experiencing broken sleep, mood swings, and crushing fatigue...
02/17/2026

Dr. Gustav Lo addresses why women in their late 30s and 40s experiencing broken sleep, mood swings, and crushing fatigue keep being told there's nothing to do. Their symptoms aren't stress. They're perimenopause.

His article reveals that perimenopause can begin 10 to 15 years before the last period, yet most doctors dismiss symptoms if periods are still arriving. Estrogen often rises rather than falls during this stage, while progesterone drops and testosterone declines. These patterns explain why antidepressants and sleeping pills mask symptoms without resolving them. Comprehensive hormone testing combined with bioidentical hormone therapy can restore sleep, mood, and energy within weeks.

https://redefiningmenopause.com/articles/perimenopause-why-your-symptoms-arent-just-stress/

Dr. Nicole Tully challenges the medical system's tendency to treat caution as good care when it leaves complex patients ...
02/17/2026

Dr. Nicole Tully challenges the medical system's tendency to treat caution as good care when it leaves complex patients without options. A breast cancer survivor with a genetic clotting risk was told by most doctors: too risky, nothing we can do.

Her article reveals how sequencing alternatives strategically changes everything. SSRIs address hot flashes and mood symptoms. Topical testosterone, rarely considered for breast cancer survivors, carries no data suggesting increased recurrence risk with careful monitoring. She builds collaborative safety networks by coordinating directly with oncologists before starting treatment. The long-term consequences of untreated menopause often outweigh the theoretical risks.

https://redefiningmenopause.com/articles/when-medical-caution-becomes-patient-abandonment/

Dr. Somer Schreiber-Small exposes how testosterone, the most abundant hormone in women's bodies at 10-20 times higher le...
02/16/2026

Dr. Somer Schreiber-Small exposes how testosterone, the most abundant hormone in women's bodies at 10-20 times higher levels than estradiol, gets systematically overlooked by mainstream medicine. Commercial lab reference ranges are so broad that detecting deficiency becomes essentially impossible.

Women with barely detectable testosterone presenting with exhaustion, brain fog, vanishing libido, and unexplained weight gain get dismissed as depressed and handed antidepressants. Comprehensive testing of free testosterone, SHBG, DHEA, and cortisol reveals the complete picture. Optimization to functional ranges rather than merely "normal" produces dramatic relief in 60% of women within 4-6 weeks. Delivery methods are personalized based on individual SHBG levels and lifestyle preferences.

https://redefiningmenopause.com/articles/beyond-estrogen-why-testosterone-is-the-missing-piece-in-womens-health/

Dr. Somer Schreiber-Small reveals how standard menopause protocols checking individual hormone values against reference ...
02/16/2026

Dr. Somer Schreiber-Small reveals how standard menopause protocols checking individual hormone values against reference ranges miss the complete hormonal story. Each "normal" number alone cannot explain persistent exhaustion and stubborn weight.

Bottom-of-range free testosterone, sky-high SHBG binding hormones into unavailability, and creeping fasting insulin together create the pattern behind symptoms. Comprehensive lab assessment includes cortisol patterns, SHBG, insulin, and complete thyroid function to interpret the narrative connecting symptoms to measurable patterns. Different bioidentical hormone delivery methods match individual biology: pellets provide consistency, injections offer flexibility, and creams allow daily control. Lifestyle fundamentals like sleep, stress management, and nutrition amplify hormone optimization effectiveness.

https://redefiningmenopause.com/articles/why-pattern-based-hormone-assessment-changes-everything-for-women-in-menopause/

Dr. Glenn Ezell explains why menopausal weight gain isn't a willpower or calorie issue. It's a biochemistry problem happ...
02/16/2026

Dr. Glenn Ezell explains why menopausal weight gain isn't a willpower or calorie issue. It's a biochemistry problem happening at the hormonal and cellular level.

Declining estrogen disrupts insulin sensitivity, causing cells to store energy as fat rather than burn it. Fat distribution shifts from hips and thighs to the abdomen, where visceral fat increases by 44% during the menopausal transition. This metabolically active fat produces inflammatory compounds that worsen insulin resistance, creating a vicious cycle. DUTCH testing reveals cortisol patterns and hormone metabolism that standard panels miss. His approach addresses insulin resistance and inflammation simultaneously using anti-inflammatory nutrition, targeted supplementation like berberine, and mitochondrial support before introducing hormone optimization.

https://redefiningmenopause.com/articles/why-menopausal-weight-gain-isnt-about-calories/

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