Dr. Streicher’s Inside Information: Menopause, Midlife, and More

Lauren Streicher, MD

Menopause

Hormone Therapy

Breast Cancer

Estrogen

Hot Flashes

Testosterone

Estrogen Therapy

FDA

Perimenopause

Sexual Health

Women's Health Initiative

Osteoporosis

Women's Health

Obesity

Libido

Hormone Pellets

Vulvar Health

Cardiovascular Disease

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Sexual Desire

Hot flashes, vaginal dryness, leaky bladders, weight gain, hair loss, inability to orgasm? Nothing is off limits in these fact filled, solution-driven and often surprisingly funny podcasts that address the specific symptoms women face as they navigate perimenopause and post-menopause. Each segment is like having an in-depth consultation with Dr. Lauren Streicher, a nationally recognized menopause ... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	154	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MedicineSexualityHealth & Fitness

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S4 Ep200: Perimenopause Problems-an Experts Approach with Dr. Steven Goldstein

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23 Apr 2026 • 53 min

S4 Ep199: Closing the Mind-Body Libido Gap with Dr. Lori Brotto

As a gynecologist, I help women with the physical, hormonal, and medical aspects of sexual response: eliminate sexual pain, and help women who can’t orgasm due to an SSRI, diabetes or vascular disease. I am not a therapist. I do not treat the psychos... more

9 Apr 2026 • 52 min

S4 Ep198: Preventing Dementia: Estrogen? Testosterone? Prevogen?

Preventing Dementia: Estrogen? Testosterone? Prevogen™?

On November 10, 2025, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Marty Markary, along with the head of the FDA, RFK Jr, announced that hormone therapy would “reduce Alzheimer’s by 35%."

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25 Mar 2026 • 23 min

S4 Ep197: Don't Be SKIN-fluenced! A Q and A with Dr. Ellen Gendler

In the world of medical influencers, the only thing crazier than the menopause world is the skin world. There are a lot of people who are making millions selling lotions and potions that promise to make your 50-year-old skin look like it did when you... more

12 Mar 2026 • 59 min

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Recent Guests

Lori Brotto

Professor, University of British Columbia, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

University of British Columbia

Episode: S4 Ep199: Closing the Mind-Body Libido Gap with Dr. Lori Brotto

Dr. Ellen Gendler

New York dermatologist, Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at NYU Langone

NYU Langone Medical Center

Episode: S4 Ep197: Don't Be SKIN-fluenced! A Q and A with Dr. Ellen Gendler

Justin Garcia

Executive Director, Kinsey Institute; evolutionary biologist and sexologist

Kinsey Institute

Episode: S4 Ep196: An Intimate Conversation with the Author of The Intimate Animal, Dr. Justin Garcia

Dr. Andrew Goldstein

Vulvar health expert and advocate

Episode: S4 Ep195: VULVAR RELIEF! New Research Takes the Pain out of Vulvodynia and Lichen Sclerosus with Dr. Andrew Goldstein

Dr. Michelle Jacobson

An internationally recognized expert in menopause and cancer survivorship, dedicated to educating women about hereditary cancer syndromes.

University of Toronto

Episode: S4 Ep194: It’s All in the Family: BRCA and Other Hereditary Cancer Syndromes with Dr. Michelle Jacobson

Dr. Makeba Williams

Director of the Center for Health Awareness and Research on Menopause at the University of Illinois

University of Illinois College of Medicine

Episode: S4 Ep193: Esoteric Symptoms of Menopause with Dr. Makeba Williams

Dr. Risa Kagan

Clinical professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco.

University of California, San Francisco

Episode: S4 Ep190: Ready, Set…. Start!, Stop! Switch! Hormone Therapy with Risa Kagan MD

Dr. Vivien Brown

Physician specializing in family and community medicine in Toronto, Canada, and a speaker on adult vaccinations.

University of Toronto

Episode: S4 Ep188: The Case for HPV (and Other) Vaccinations in Women Over 45 with Vivien Brown

Dr. Lauren Streicher

Nationally recognized menopause expert, clinical professor of OBGYN

Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause

Episode: S4 Ep187: A Nuanced Conversation About Hormone Therapy with Selene Yeager

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Dr. Lauren Streicher

Host of the show, nationally recognized menopause expert, and clinical professor of OBGYN

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 471 ratings

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Wonderful podcast
Apple Podcasts
5
Apples595
United Statesa month ago
Love it, however…
I love Dr. Streicher! As a happily married conservative Christian man, however, the could do without her leftwing politics. Other than that, she’s brilliant, informative and is really beneficial to me and my wife. Love you! Keep up the good work!
Apple Podcasts
5
O’Malleyman
United States4 months ago
Informative, honest, and insightful!
This podcast is a comprehensive and engaging women’s health podcast and I listen in every week often times relistening to my favorites. I truly appreciate the vast array of topics and expert guest speakers she brings on, as well as her evidence-based approach to every discussion.
What really stands out is her ability to highlight not only what we do know, but also where research is lacking and how politics and policy impact women’s health. The FDA roundtable episode was particularly enlightenin... more
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5
AlliMacPT
United States7 months ago
Life-changing information
Highly recommend! I am so grateful for Dr. Streicher and her podcast! It’s difficult to find factual, helpful, unbiased information about perimenopause and menopause. This arms you with information to better understand what’s happening in your body. It’s information that makes women feel empowered to discuss treatment with their doctors, and it helped me to find the right doctor who understands menopause and is interested in helping patients. I have learned so much! Thank you, Dr. Streicher.
Apple Podcasts
5
Julzp1
United States7 months ago
Thank you!
Thank you Dr Steicher and Dr Menn for this amazing conversation about sexual health post breast cancer. This was me a few months ago …before a practitioner nurse accepted to prescribe me an oestrogen vaginal cream. I’m 14 years post breast cancer and no, it was not too late. Now… I’m ditching the applicator! LOL
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Izzy Turcotte
Canada8 months ago

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Listeners praise evidence-based, comprehensive menopause information.

Guests and topics are often described as credible and helpful for understanding complex health issues.

Some critiques note podcast pacing or interruptions, but overall high appreciation for host's expertise and depth.

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Apple Podcasts	#34	United States/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#236	United States/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#47	Canada/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#143	Germany/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#14	Norway/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#34	South Africa/Health & Fitness/Medicine

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S4 Ep200: Perimenopause Problems-an Experts Approach with Dr. Steven Goldstein

Q: What is your stance on using low-dose birth control pills in perimenopause, and how does it compare to hormone therapy?

Low-dose birth control pills suppress erratic ovarian function and provide a steady amount of estrogen and progestin, which can address mood, sleep, and bleeding irregularities in perimenopause more effectively for some patients than traditional menopausal hormone therapy, and it avoids adding to endogenous ovarian fluctuations.

S4 Ep200: Perimenopause Problems-an Experts Approach with Dr. Steven Goldstein

Q: Could you talk about the practical differences between perimenopause and postmenopause for patients and clinicians?

Perimenopause is a phase with erratic ovarian function and variable bleeding that can last several years, whereas postmenopause is when there is no ovarian function and bleeding has ceased for 12 months; treatment approaches differ because perimenopause often involves fluctuations that can be managed with targeted hormonal strategies, while postmenopause focuses on symptom control and long-term health risks.

S4 Ep199: Closing the Mind-Body Libido Gap with Dr. Lori Brotto

Q: What evidence supports the use of mindfulness versus CBT for low sexual desire?

Both approaches have substantial randomized trial support, with mindfulness showing strong effect sizes in recent studies, often around 0.9 to 1.0, and CBT historically around 0.8, with the choice depending on individual needs and goals.

S4 Ep196: An Intimate Conversation with the Author of The Intimate Animal, Dr. Justin Garcia

Q: Is lifelong monogamy realistic given evolutionary and social contexts?

Biologists distinguish between social monogamy (pair bonding) and sexual monogamy; while there can be tensions, alignment of these levers with open communication can maintain a strong primary relationship.

S4 Ep196: An Intimate Conversation with the Author of The Intimate Animal, Dr. Justin Garcia

Q: What role does technology play in changing dating dynamics, beyond simply expanding options?

Technology is a vehicle that amplifies data access and choice, but the core issue is cognitive overload and the paradox of choice; the real challenge is maintaining focus and connection with a real partner rather than chasing endless options.

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Clinically grounded discussions centered on women's health during perimenopause and menopause, with a steady stream of expert guests covering gynecology, hormone therapy, vulvar health, sleep, mental health, obesity, and related therapies. Episodes blend science, medical guidance, and real-world experiences to translate research into practical insights, often inflected with historical context and public-health perspectives. A distinctive strength is the mix of high-profile medical experts and subject-matter researchers, plus a willingness to tackle controversial topics and policy impacts with clear, evidence-based explanations. This podcast is likely to appeal to listeners seeking credible, doctor-led guidance and nuanced conversations abou... more

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