Rena Malik, MD Podcast: Optimizing Health, Sex & Relationships with Science Backed Tips from Leading Experts Are You Settling for Less Sex? Discover How to Reignite Desire in Perimenopause
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Jun 6, 2025 Dr. Lauren Streicher, a clinical assistant professor at Northwestern University and host of Dr. Stryker's Inside Information, joins to tackle the challenges of perimenopause. They discuss hormonal fluctuations and how they affect sexual health, including practical tips on hormone therapy and relationship dynamics. The conversation also covers managing symptoms like sleep issues and weight gain. Listeners learn about common myths, non-hormonal treatment options, and the importance of understanding one's anatomy for improved intimacy.
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Perimenopause Hormone Roller Coaster
- Perimenopause is marked by unpredictable hormonal fluctuations, not just a steady decline in estrogen.
- Women may still have periods and can even get pregnant during perimenopause.
Birth Control Pills for Perimenopause
- Use low-dose birth control pills during perimenopause to regulate symptoms and provide contraception.
- Birth control pills deliver more consistent hormone doses than standard hormone therapy at this stage.
Brain Fog Is Temporary
- Cognitive brain fog during perimenopause is linked to hormonal changes and estrogen receptors in the brain.
- This fog is temporary and not predictive of dementia.