Health By Heather Hirsch

Heather Hirsch

Menopause

Women's Health

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormone Therapy

Perimenopause

Breast Cancer

Cardiovascular Disease

Obesity Medicine

The Lancet

Estrogen

Nutrition

Weight Loss

Telemedicine

Sleep

Hormones

Progesterone

Brain Fog

Women's Health Research

Oncology

Culinary Medicine

I’m Dr. Heather Hirsch, board-certified internist, menopause specialist, and founder of the Menopause & Midlife Clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Welcome to my podcast where I give you the straight tea on everything midlife and menopause—real symptoms, real solutions, and what actually works—so you can understand your body and take back control of your health. For a deeper dive into my no BS... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	278	Founded	8 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Health & FitnessMedicine

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264. Is Your Birth Control Making Perimenopause Worse? When to Switch to HRT

Is Your Birth Control Making Perimenopause Worse? When to Switch to HRT

Description: Are you still on birth control during perimenopause — and wondering if it's masking your symptoms or actually helping? Dr. Heather Hirsch breaks down the key differ... more

17 Apr 2026 • 22 min

263. If You Care About Longevity, You Need to Care About Menopause

If You Care About Longevity, You Need to Care About Menopause

Perimenopause and menopause are more than hormone changes. They are a major turning point for long-term health. In this video, I explain why the years between 45 and 60 can shape how you ... more

12 Apr 2026 • 24 min

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262. Perimenopause and Brain Fog: What’s Actually Happening to Your Brain

Perimenopause and Brain Fog: What’s Actually Happening to Your Brain

Perimenopause brain fog, executive dysfunction, memory issues, focus problems, and cognitive overload are some of the most frustrating symptoms women experience in midlife. In thi... more

1 Apr 2026 • 30 min

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261. Why Midlife Women Have More Joint Pain and What Actually Helps

Why Midlife Women Have More Joint Pain and What Actually Helps // Dr. Sonali Lal breaks down frozen shoulder, joint pain, PRP, regenerative medicine, arthritis, and non-surgical pain relief for women in perimenopause and menopause. Learn how hormones... more

25 Mar 2026 • 32 min

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Recent Guests

Anne Denigris

Specialist in behavior and executive function, guest on the episode

Independent educator/coach

Episode: 262. Perimenopause and Brain Fog: What’s Actually Happening to Your Brain

Sonali Lal

Physiatrist specializing in PM&R, musculoskeletal injuries, sports medicine

Upper West Side, NYC; Columbia University professor

Episode: 261. Why Midlife Women Have More Joint Pain and What Actually Helps

Lisa Corrao

Comedian and performer who creates humorous content about midlife and menopause

Self-employed

Episode: 260. Using Humor to Navigate Midlife & Menopause with Lisa Corrao

Dr. Avram Blooming

Oncologist and author known for his book 'Estrogen Matters.'

Episode: 258. Why I Finally Wrote a Book About Perimenopause

Dr. Poonam Desai

A longevity medicine specialist and former emergency medicine physician

Longevity Place

Episode: 256. Longevity 101 with Dr. Poonam Desai

Dr. Kelly Casperson

Urologist and advocate for women's testosterone therapy

Author of The Menopause Moment

Episode: 254. The case for testosterone with Dr Kelly Casperson

Dr. Alexandra Sowa

A dual board certified internist and obesity medicine specialist with over 10 years of experience in obesity medicine.

Episode: 250. The New Era of Weight loss Medications With Dr. Alexandra Sowa

Dr. Curran Menn

OBGYN and menopause specialist with a focus on underserved women in menopause.

Episode: 249. Early and surgical menopause, with Dr. Menn

Kelly Casperson

Physician and author of The Menopause Moment

Episode: 247. The Menopause Moment and FDA panel with Dr. Kelly Casperson

Host

Dr. Heather Hirsch

A board-certified internist and accredited menopause specialist, Dr. Heather Hirsch founded the menopause clinic at Brigham and Women's Hospital and has experience as faculty at Harvard Medical School. She is passionate about educating women on the complexities of midlife health, with a focus on hormone management and wellness.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 327 ratings

Great info.
Dr. Hirsch asks the guest, “why aren’t more people getting these treatments?” and I wish one of them had said that it’s because they are generally not covered by insurance. The vast majority of people cannot afford to pay for their medical care out-of-pocket. This knowledge and these treatments need to become part of mainstream medical care that is either covered by insurance or somehow more attainable. Women desperately need this information and this care!!!
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Aedet
United States24 days ago
Great podcast, great doc!
So grateful for Dr Heather Hirsch and her podcast and social media presence educating us middle aged ladies. My favorite thing about her is that she is always positive and optimistic and takes the “doom and gloom” one of hormone change. Forever a listener of this podcast. ❤️
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5
Jsnieder
United States3 months ago
Awesome and well educated Dr!
I love listening to Dr. Heather Hirsch, she puts all of the information into understandable content, and I really appreciate her! I also took her prescriber course for practitioners like doctors, NPs, PAs and it was a fabulous course and I highly recommend that! Her content has made me feel comfortable prescribing HRT!
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5
Christina Stauber
United States6 months ago
Lots of “Plugs”
In a field with very few experts, we need more people who want to genuinely help. I’m appreciative for the information, but I’m unsettled by how many plugs she’s always doing for her products, books, classes, etc… sure, she’s got to make a living, but people who really care don’t make you feel like their your only option for help.
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3
LittleNatalie
United States7 months ago
Good
The topics are great! But I think the speaker jumps from topic to topic, a
jokes in between, that it makes it confusing to follow her or to get clear information.
Apple Podcasts
3
Soldemadrugada
Germany10 months ago

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Many find the host relatable, engaging, and knowledgeable, making complex medical discussions more accessible.

Listeners express gratitude for the support and educational resources, stating that it has empowered them to seek better healthcare options.

There are some critiques about the promotional content for courses and products, though overall sentiment remains positive regarding the content quality.

Listeners appreciate the in-depth and actionable health information provided, particularly in the areas of menopause and women's health.

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Apple Podcasts	#60	United States/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#38	Canada/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#239	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#250	France/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#35	Singapore/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#55	Netherlands/Health & Fitness/Medicine

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261. Why Midlife Women Have More Joint Pain and What Actually Helps

Q: What exactly is regenerative medicine offering for these conditions, and when do you choose PRP vs bone marrow concentrate?

PRP is usually first-line for tendon/ligament issues; bone marrow concentrate is reserved for larger cartilage or complex tears where PRP hasn't yielded adequate results. Both are guided by ultrasound and paired with PT for best outcomes.

261. Why Midlife Women Have More Joint Pain and What Actually Helps

Q: How do patients typically reach your practice, and what happens when PT and conservative care don't help?

Patients often start with more common care pathways, but when pain and dysfunction persist, we diagnose precisely (e.g., which rotator cuff muscle is involved) and coordinate imaging, injections, and PT in a team setting to avoid unnecessary surgery.

259: Ask Me Anything: Hormone Therapy Q&A

Q: Natasha asks how to get clinicians to prescribe testosterone and whether she is a good candidate.

Testosterone can be beneficial for low libido, mood, brain fog, and joint pain in postmenopausal women when used transdermally at a tenth of a male dose; eligibility depends on overall hormone balance and absence of contraindications; clinicians should consult consensus guidelines and consider off-label use when appropriate.

259: Ask Me Anything: Hormone Therapy Q&A

Q: Rachel asks why her heavy bleeding continues on estradiol patch with progesterone and whether cycling can help.

Cycling progesterone can reduce continuous bleeding and create a predictable withdrawal bleed; if bleeding persists, consider decreasing estrogen, increasing progesterone, or trying an intrauterine device delivering progesterone; bleeding is common in perimenopause during HRT.

259: Ask Me Anything: Hormone Therapy Q&A

Q: Jen asks why she's absorbing less on a higher patch dose and whether switching to gel is equivalent.

Absorption and formulation differences mean patch and gel are not always equivalent; if nighttime symptoms worsen when switching, consider returning to the previous regimen and adjusting to a specific gel dose (e.g., 0.75 or 1.0 mg) or using gel at night for peak effect.

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Focused on empowering women navigating midlife, a board-certified internist and menopause specialist discusses a spectrum of pertinent health topics including perimenopause, menopause, hormone therapy, and overall women's health. The content is rooted in a blend of personal experiences and professional insights, providing listeners with practical advice on managing symptoms and advocating for their health. Unique for its candid approach, the episodes often feature expert guests, who share their knowledge on related issues, fostering an informed community around often-taboo subjects in women's health.

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