In 2002, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) triggered mass panic over hormone therapy — claiming it caused breast cancer, blood clots, and heart disease. The media jumped on it. Providers backed away. And women? They suffered

This episode is for every woman who was told to just deal with it — and every provider who needs to catch up.

Resources & References:

• JAMA Oncology – Vaginal Estrogen Use & Mortality
• PubMed – HRT Safety in Breast Cancer
• Climacteric – Bioidentical HRT
• CA: Cancer Journal for Clinicians – WHI Breast Cancer Data Reanalysis
• Balance Menopause – WHI Fallout Overview
• RealHealthMD – HRT After Breast Cancer
• NIH RePORTER – Gender Disparities in Research Funding
• Fortune – Erectile Dysfunction Market
• NAMS 2022 Position Statement on HRT

Book a 15-minute discovery call (if you're in DE or MD):
www.offcoastwellness.com

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified provider before making any changes to your medication or treatment plan.

If your sex drive has disappeared and you feel like you’re the only one wondering “what’s wrong with me?” — this episode is for you.

This week on You Good, Hormones? we’re getting real about libido — how it changes through your 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond, and why it’s not your fault if it’s gone missing.

We also unpack:

• Why libido shifts happen (it’s not just “getting older”)
• What breastfeeding, birth control, and stress do to sex drive
• Why women are constantly dismissed when they bring this up
• The massive funding gap between male and female sexual health
• What treatment options actually work (and how to get them)
• Real ways to talk to your partner when this gets hard
• Common side effects, delivery options, and where to start safely

This is your no-shame, no-fluff, all-facts conversation about sex, hormones, and what’s possible when you stop settling.

🔗 Links & Resources:

• 💻 Book a free 15-minute discovery call if you're in MD or DE: www.offcoastwellness.com
• 📲 Follow on IG, FB, and TikTok: @offcoastwellness
• 📚 Source: Erectile Dysfunction Market Report – Fortune Business Insights
• 📚 NIH Funding Database: NIH RePORTER
• 📚 JAMA Article: “Sexual Health in the U.S.: The Neglected Female Libido” (2021)
• 📄 Addyi Prescribing Info: FDA.gov

If you’ve ever been told “it’s just stress,” “maybe try an antidepressant,” or “you’re probably just aging” — this episode is for you.

In this most-requested episode of You Good, Hormones?, we’re diving deep into Perimenopause 101 — what it actually is, when it starts (spoiler: earlier than you think), and why so many women are misdiagnosed with everything from anxiety to ADHD instead of getting real answers about their hormones.

I’m breaking down:

• What perimenopause feels like (beyond hot flashes)
• When it really starts (hint: often before your doctor thinks it does)
• 10 common conditions women are misdiagnosed with in perimenopause
• The hormone + mental health connection
• A powerful stat: Women prescribed HRT between ages 40–64 had a 47% lower suicide rate (2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Report)
• How to track your symptoms and advocate for real support

This is the episode that finally makes it all click.

What you’ll learn:
The real signs of perimenopause (even if your period is still regular)
Why so many women are told it’s “just anxiety”
The role of estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol in mood, sleep, and cognition
What labs to ask for (and why symptoms still matter more)
How perimenopause affects mental health — and what we can do about it

Links & Resources:

• Book a free 15-minute discovery call if you're in DE or MD: www.offcoastwellness.com
• Follow on Instagram, FB & TikTok: @offcoastwellness
• 2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Report: https://tinyurl.com/bdby8fem