Health By Heather Hirsch

The Shocking Truth About Why Your Doctor Won't Prescribe Hormones

As a healthcare professional practicing internal medicine in the United States, I am revealing the major gaps in medical school education regarding midlife women's health

Postpartum to Perimenopause: How to Advocate For Yourself (With Emily Oster)

Join me in this episode as I interview best-selling author Dr. Emily Oster about navigating the challenging pipeline from postpartum recovery to perimenopause symptoms. W

Why Your Wife Suddenly Hates You in Her 40s or 50s | Menopause Explained For Men

Why does your wife suddenly seem angry, distant, overwhelmed, or like she cannot stand you in her 40s or 50s? In this video, I explain how perimenopause and menopause can

I Think Starting HRT in Perimenopause Changes Everything

As a midlife women’s healthcare specialist, I see firsthand how navigating perimenopause and hormone replacement therapy can feel incredibly complex. In this episode, I s

273. Modern Healthcare is Failing Women- Here is What We Need Instead

Welcome to my show, Health by Heather Hirsch, where I sit down with Dr. Kalena Lanuza, a dual-certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner providing

272. Is Cycling Your HRT Doing More Harm Than Good?

I’m diving deep into the debate on whether you should cycle your hormones, separating the facts from the dangerous myths often seen on social media. I make a strong medic

271. The Truth About Testosterone in Menopause

I’m excited to share the raw, unpublished findings from my "Menopause in 2026" survey, where I analyzed data from 766 women to identify the optimal "sweet spot" for testo

270. Why PCOS Was Renamed and What It Means for You

I’m Dr. Heather Hirsch, and in this week's video, I’m diving into the exciting news that Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) has been officially renamed Polyendocrine Meta

269. What is a Normal Hormone Therapy Journey?

Navigating your hormone replacement therapy journey isn't a one-stop shop, and after treating thousands of women, I've found that 95% of you will need more than a few vis

268. A Midlife Health Masterclass with Dr. Heather Hirsch, Dr. Alexandra Sowa & Rachel Goldman, Ph.D.

In this special episode, I’m joined by Dr. Alexandra Sowa and Rachel Goldman, Ph.D. for a powerful midlife health masterclass on the topics every woman deserves to unders

267. Fibroids, Endometriosis, and HRT: Breaking Down the Myths

In this episode, I draw on my 12 years of experience as a menopause specialist in New York City to break down the myths and truths about using hormone therapy when you ha

266. Why Every Doctor Needs to Understand Menopause

Menopause care needs to be a team effort. As a board-certified internist with training in both OB/GYN and internal medicine, I see menopause as so much more than a gyneco

265. The Menopause Talk Every Daughter Deserves

The Menopause Talk Every Daughter Deserves // Perimenopause and menopause are more than hot flashes, and I want women to know the early signs can include anxiety, insomni

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

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 hea

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 overlo

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-s

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

Using Humor to Navigate Midlife & Menopause with Lisa Corrao // In this episode, I sit down with comedian Lisa Corrao to talk about perimenopause, menopause, hormone repl

259: Ask Me Anything: Hormone Therapy Q&A

This is a special Ask Me Anything episode where I answer real questions from my followers and subscribers about Hormone Replacement Therapy.If you’ve ever wondered:• Why

258. Why I Finally Wrote a Book About Perimenopause

Why I Finally Wrote a Book About Perimenopause // In this video, I share the real reason I wrote my perimenopause book and why women in their 30s and 40s deserve better i