Are hot flashes, brain fog, or joint pain just part of getting older? Many women are told to “just live with it,” but the truth is—you don’t have to.
In this episode, Dr. Chhaya sits down with Dr. Sadaf Lodhi, a board-certified OB-GYN and menopause specialist, to talk openly about what really happens in perimenopause and menopause. From hot flashes and heart palpitations to vaginal dryness and low libido, Dr. Sadaf shares why these symptoms are not simply “aging” and how hormone therapy can make a life-changing difference.
What you’ll learn:
✨ The three phases of menopause—and why it’s not a “one-day event.”
✨ Symptoms most women don’t realize are hormone-related.
✨ The “timing hypothesis” for hormone therapy and why earlier can be better.
✨ Safe, FDA-approved hormone options that really work.
✨ How testosterone can help women struggling with low libido.
If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s more to your symptoms, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and hopeful.
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