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Listen "13. Perimenopause and Menopause 101: The Hormone Shift Explained"
Episode Synopsis
Episode Summary
Perimenopause isn’t just about hot flashes. It’s a full-body transition that impacts your brain, bones, muscles, metabolism, heart, skin, sleep, and more. In this episode, Dr. Nisha Patel and Dr. Vikas Patel break down the science, the physiology, and the real-life experience of navigating perimenopause and menopause.
Expect some real talk (and a few laughs), plus data and strategies you won’t hear in most doctor’s offices. Whether you’re going through this transition yourself—or love someone who is—this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
What perimenopause and menopause actually are — and why they affect everyone, directly or indirectly
Why women’s health was ignored in research for decades and how that impacts care today
How estrogen and progesterone decline affects every organ system — from brain fog and mood swings to bone density and cardiovascular risk
Category deep dive:
Lean muscle loss and why resistance training is non-negotiable
Bone density decline and why waiting until 65 for a DEXA is too late
Visceral fat, inflammation, and midsection weight gain
Lipid shifts, insulin resistance, and rising cardiovascular risk
Libido, sexual health, and the confidence factor
Metabolic health and increased diabetes risk
Skin and hair changes tied to collagen loss
Brain health, dementia risk, and why your dumbbells double as memory care
Sleep disruption, TikTok “fixes,” and what actually helps
What you can do proactively in your 30s, 40s, and beyond to optimize this transition
The role of nutrition, resistance training, supplements, and HRT (as the “power steering,” not the whole car)
Why This Matters
👉 Half the population will go through menopause.
👉 The other half will be deeply impacted by someone who is.
👉 Yet women’s health has been under-researched and under-treated for decades.
This episode arms you with the knowledge and tools to move past suffering-in-silence and into thriving-with-intention.
Listen & Subscribe
🎧 Listen to the full episode on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend, leave us a review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode.
✨ Menopause isn’t the end—it’s a transition. With the right tools, it can be empowering.
Contact Us
📞 Call/Text: 224-208-3720
📧 Email: MDLongevityLab.com
MD Longevity Lab Disclaimer
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The information shared represents the opinions of Dr. Nisha Patel and Dr. Vikas Patel and is not a substitute for personalized medical care. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, or treatment plan.
Perimenopause isn’t just about hot flashes. It’s a full-body transition that impacts your brain, bones, muscles, metabolism, heart, skin, sleep, and more. In this episode, Dr. Nisha Patel and Dr. Vikas Patel break down the science, the physiology, and the real-life experience of navigating perimenopause and menopause.
Expect some real talk (and a few laughs), plus data and strategies you won’t hear in most doctor’s offices. Whether you’re going through this transition yourself—or love someone who is—this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
What perimenopause and menopause actually are — and why they affect everyone, directly or indirectly
Why women’s health was ignored in research for decades and how that impacts care today
How estrogen and progesterone decline affects every organ system — from brain fog and mood swings to bone density and cardiovascular risk
Category deep dive:
Lean muscle loss and why resistance training is non-negotiable
Bone density decline and why waiting until 65 for a DEXA is too late
Visceral fat, inflammation, and midsection weight gain
Lipid shifts, insulin resistance, and rising cardiovascular risk
Libido, sexual health, and the confidence factor
Metabolic health and increased diabetes risk
Skin and hair changes tied to collagen loss
Brain health, dementia risk, and why your dumbbells double as memory care
Sleep disruption, TikTok “fixes,” and what actually helps
What you can do proactively in your 30s, 40s, and beyond to optimize this transition
The role of nutrition, resistance training, supplements, and HRT (as the “power steering,” not the whole car)
Why This Matters
👉 Half the population will go through menopause.
👉 The other half will be deeply impacted by someone who is.
👉 Yet women’s health has been under-researched and under-treated for decades.
This episode arms you with the knowledge and tools to move past suffering-in-silence and into thriving-with-intention.
Listen & Subscribe
🎧 Listen to the full episode on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend, leave us a review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode.
✨ Menopause isn’t the end—it’s a transition. With the right tools, it can be empowering.
Contact Us
📞 Call/Text: 224-208-3720
📧 Email: MDLongevityLab.com
MD Longevity Lab Disclaimer
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The information shared represents the opinions of Dr. Nisha Patel and Dr. Vikas Patel and is not a substitute for personalized medical care. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health, medications, or treatment plan.
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