{"id":2190,"date":"2026-07-24T07:06:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T07:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/abbot.tiau.com\/health\/?p=2190"},"modified":"2026-07-24T07:06:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T07:06:32","slug":"1-hormone-doctor-the-ultimate-guide-to-perimenopause-fertility-birth-control-pcos-menopause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abbot.tiau.com\/health\/?p=2190","title":{"rendered":"#1 Hormone Doctor: The Ultimate Guide to Perimenopause, Fertility, Birth Control, PCOS, &amp; Menopause"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9tKZ3w-Gku8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s episode is your ultimate women\u2019s hormone health guide for every age. <\/p>\n<p>If you are dealing with painful periods, infertility, endometriosis, PCOS, struggling with perimenopause, menopause, or confused about birth control &#8211; this episode is a MUST listen. <\/p>\n<p>From PMS to menopause, this episode will teach you how to use science to hack your hormones, reset your body, and feel amazing again. <\/p>\n<p>Today, Mel sits down with Dr. Sharon Malone, MD, one of the most trusted medical experts in women\u2019s health today, to cover health topics we have never discussed on this podcast before. <\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re 25, 35, 45, 65, or even 85 &#8211; this is your playbook to understanding what is happening in your body so you can take better care of your health. <\/p>\n<p>Dr. Malone is a board-certified OB-GYN, a nationally recognized expert in menopause, perimenopause, and reproductive health, and she has been in clinical practice for almost 40 years.<\/p>\n<p>And today, she is unpacking the science of women\u2019s hormones in a way you\u2019ve never heard before. <\/p>\n<p>Dr. Malone answers the questions women everywhere are asking and explains, step by step, exactly what is happening in your body and how to get it back in balance. <\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll learn:<br \/>\n-The symptoms that deserve your attention<br \/>\n-Why painful periods are not something you should just push through<br \/>\n-The truth about birth control and your long-term health and fertility<br \/>\n-What you need to know about natural birth control and how to think about your options<br \/>\n-What you need to know about fertility and infertility<br \/>\n-How endometriosis and PCOS impact women\u2019s health<br \/>\n-What perimenopause really is and why so many women miss the signs<br \/>\n-What to know about menopause and HRT<br \/>\n-Why weight changes happen as hormones shift<br \/>\n-How muscle loss impacts your health as you age<br \/>\n-What every woman needs to understand about osteoporosis<br \/>\n-The two specific questions you need to ask your mom<br \/>\n-The misinformation online that is hurting women\u2019s health<\/p>\n<p>This is your science-backed step-by-step guide to balancing your hormones for health, happiness, and longevity. <\/p>\n<p>No matter how old or young you are, this episode is relevant for you and for every woman you love.<\/p>\n<p>For more resources related to today\u2019s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https:\/\/www.melrobbins.com\/episode\/episode-417\/  <\/p>\n<p>Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/themelrobbinspodcast <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I\u2019ll see you in the next episode. <\/p>\n<p>In this episode:<br \/>\n00:00 Meet the Guest<br \/>\n02:42 What Every Woman Needs to Know About Hormones<br \/>\n06:53 Birth Control vs. Natural Birth Control<br \/>\n09:25 The Best Birth Control Options Explained<br \/>\n11:01 The Science Behind Birth Control<br \/>\n15:53 Does Natural Birth Control Work?<br \/>\n24:11 PCOS Explained from an OB-GYN<br \/>\n28:56 How to Know If You Have Endometriosis<br \/>\n33:33 The Best Age to Have Children<br \/>\n35:46 Should You Freeze Your Eggs?<br \/>\n39:32 Questions Every Daughter Should Ask Her Mom<br \/>\n42:51 Can You Get Pregnant With PCOS?<br \/>\n43:44 Why Do Women Have Hot Flashes?<br \/>\n49:58 When to Start HRT<br \/>\n56:11 Estrogen Patch Alternatives<br \/>\n58:28 HRT vs. Vaginal Estrogen<br \/>\n01:01:45 The #1 Exercise for Strong Bones<br \/>\n01:10:30 The Two Questions to Ask Your Doctor<br \/>\n01:13:36 How to Thrive After Menopause<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nFollow Mel:<br \/>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/melrobbins\/<br \/>\nTikTok: http:\/\/tiktok.com\/@melrobbins<br \/>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/melrobbins<br \/>\nLinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/melrobbins<br \/>\nWebsite: http:\/\/melrobbins.com\u200b<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nSign up for Mel\u2019s newsletter: https:\/\/melrob.co\/sign-up-newsletter<br \/>\nA note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want.<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nSubscribe to Mel\u2019s channel here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/melrobbins\u200b?sub_confirmation=1<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nListen to The Mel Robbins Podcast \ud83c\udfa7 New episodes drop every Monday &amp; Thursday!<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/melrob.co\/spotify<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/melrob.co\/applepodcasts<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/melrob.co\/amazonmusic<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nLooking for Mel\u2019s books on Amazon? 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