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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 42 MIN

Racial Differences in Menopause, Why Some Women Suffer Longer and What We're Missing - Jessica Shepherd

from Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

Are you doing "all the right things" for menopause but still feel like your body didn't get the memo? Have you ever wondered why some women suffer longer, harder, and with fewer answers during the menopause transition? Well, sometimes it's down to race and ethnicity.  We cover: Why menopause symptoms last dramatically longer for some women, and what the SWAN Study reveals about race, ethnicity, and biology The foundational "trifecta" every woman needs before hormones can truly work Why basic cholesterol labs often miss real cardiovascular risk in midlife women Which advanced heart tests are most useful, and which are overhyped Where breast cancer screening should really begin, and what to do about the fear of mammograms Dr. Jessica Shepherd is a board-certified gynecologist, menopause specialist, and nationally recognized women's health expert. She is the Chief Medical Officer for Hers and the founder of Sanctum Med + Wellness in Dallas, where she helps women optimize their health. She is the author of Generation M, a book about menopause and longevity. Dr. Shepherd has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, CNN, and many other media outlets. She serves on advisory boards for Women's Health Magazine, Women'sHealth.org, and the Society for Women's Health Research.  Generation M book: https://amzn.to/3Zmsdp1 Contact Dr. Jessica Shepherd: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicashepherdmd Website: https://www.jessicashepherdmd.com/ Email: [email protected] Modern Meno: https://www.instagram.com/modernmeno/ Sanctum Well: https://www.sanctumwell.com/ Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - http://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try Suji to improve muscle 10% off with code ZORA at TrySuji.com - https://trysuji.com Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off https://oneskin.pxf.io/c/3974954/2885171/31050   Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠   Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠    For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

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