Episode 1: "Back That Thang Up: From Puberty to Periods —The Basics We Missed"

Welcome to the @MenopauseHQ Podcast — where we break down menopause, perimenopause, and women’s hormonal health in plain language. In this first episode, we’re backing it all the way up. Before we talk about perimenopause symptoms, menopause symptoms, or hormone changes in your 40s and 50s, we’re starting at the beginning. How do periods actually work? What do your ovaries do? How does estrogen control your cycle? And what were we never taught about our reproductive system? Most of us learned how to use a pad or tampon — but we were never taught how hormones work over time. Understanding puberty, estrogen, ovulation, and the menstrual cycle is the foundation for understanding perimenopause and menopause later.If you’ve ever searched:​What is perimenopause?​What causes menopause?​Why do hormones change in midlife?​How do estrogen levels affect the body?​Why does my body feel different in my 40s?This episode is where the education about your body's reproductive system begins. Subscribe to the @MenopauseHQ podcast as we explore perimenopause symptoms, menopause symptoms, hormone imbalance, mood changes, sleep problems, libido changes, and the real conversations women need to have about midlife health. Because when you understand how your body was designed to work, the changes that come later start making sense.About Us:Menopause HQ is a company dedicated to helping women understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and navigate perimenopause and post-menopause with confidence. The podcast is co-hosted by Angela Black, MPH and LaTalya Louis, APRN, FNP-C.   LaTalya is an expert in women’s hormonal health.  New episodes drop weekly!Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs. Links: Podcast website (Get your Listener Starter Kit here):  https://www.themenopausehq.com/podcast New here? Start with a FREE Preview of our  Menopause Symptom Tracker: https://www.themenopausehq.com  Shop Fun Menopause Merchandise:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/shop  The Final Flow Menopause and More:  https://www.thefinalflowmenopause.comGet a 6 Month Menopause Symptom Journal Tracker:  https://www.themenopausehq.com/journalFind a doctor in your area who is trained in menopausehere:  https://menopause.org  - Click on “patient education”Connect With Us: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=menopause%20hq Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/menopause.hq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausehq?_r=1&_t=ZT-94ETTK72H8v Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MenopauseHQ/ Support This Podcast:Producing this podcast requires time, research, editing, hosting fees, and ongoing educational resources. If this podcast is helping you understand your body, advocate for yourself, or just feel less alone, and you’d like to support the work we’re doing, you can contribute through: Zelle:  [email protected] CashApp:  $menopausehq  Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes.