A Mother–Daughter Conversation on Women’s Health, POTS, and Self-Advocacy

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This episode was published on May 28, 2026.

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from Menopause UnMuted · host Dr. Erika M Pimentel

In this episode of Menopause UnMuted, I’m joined by my 23-year-old daughter for a deeply personal conversation about women’s health across generations.We talk about her experience navigating a POTS diagnosis, the challenges many young women face trying to feel heard within the healthcare system, and the role hormones can play in symptoms that are often misunderstood or overlooked.One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is her perspective on self-advocacy — learning to ask questions, stay curious about your health, keep up with annual check-ups, and continue pushing for answers even when the process feels frustrating or dismissive.We also discuss healthcare access for women today, and why empowering younger generations with knowledge about their bodies earlier in life matters more than ever.This conversation is a reminder that women’s health education cannot start in midlife. It needs to start much sooner.

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