Ask the Expert

Each month, we talk to the smartest people we can tap about everything from painful sex to workplace policy. These informative, inspiring, and often funny conversations shed a lot of light on topics that have too long been taboo.

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The Boxed Warning on Vaginal Estrogen and How it Impacts Menopause Care
We sat down to chat with Dr. Rachel Rubin, a long-time expert and advocate, to learn more about the Working Group’s recent meeting with the Federal Drug Administration (FDA).
September 20, 2024
The Perimenopause Puzzle: Where Do I Begin?!
We sat down with OBGYN, Dr. Heidi Flagg, to ask a couple of our burning questions: How do I know if I’m in perimenopause? How do I get connected to care?
April 12, 2024
Leaks & Incontinence
Dr. Rachael Sussman, a urologist/urogynecologist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, answers our questions about menopause and urinary incontinence.
February 12, 2023
Hormonal Migraine
Let’s Talk Menopause spoke with Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Pelin Batur, MD, about hormonal migraine.
December 7, 2022
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
Let’s Talk Menopause spoke with expert Dr. Lawrence Nelson about primary ovarian insufficiency (POI).
November 8, 2022
Brain Fog
Let's Talk Menopause spoke with psychiatrist Dr. Neill Epperson about menopausal brain fog. Sixty percent of women report cognitive difficulties during menopause. Why?
September 5, 2022
NAMS 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement
Highlights From the 2022 Hormone Therapy Position Statement of The North American Menopause Society
August 8, 2022
Insomnia
Fifty percent of perimenopausal women experience insomnia. Why? 
July 13, 2022
Period Changes
‍Changes in your period are often the first sign of perimenopause. Why?
June 3, 2022
Irritability & Menopause
Let's Talk Menopause spoke with Dr. Lisa Weinstock about irritability & menopause.
May 12, 2022
Heart Palpitations
Let's Talk Menopause spoke with Dr. Chrisandra Shufelt about heart palpitations and menopause.
April 11, 2022
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & Urinary Issues
Let’s Talk Menopause spoke to Stephanie Prendergast, MPT about pelvic floor dysfunction and how it affects people in menopause and beyond.
March 7, 2022
Symptom Spotlight: Low Libido
Medically speaking, what is low libido? How is it connected to the menopause transition?
February 1, 2022
Symptom Spotlight: Joint Pain
Joint pain is one of the most common symptoms reported by menopausal women, yet most don’t associate the problem with menopause. Why not? 
January 18, 2022
Symptom Spotlight: Painful Sex
Dr. Rachel Rubin is a board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist. Let’s Talk Menopause spoke to her recently about painful sex, one of the most common symptoms of menopause. 
November 10, 2021