Dr. Streicher’s Inside Information: Menopause, Midlife, and More
by Lauren Streicher, MD
Hot flashes, vaginal dryness, leaky bladders, weight gain, hair loss, inability to orgasm? Nothing is off limits in these fact filled, solution-driven and often surprisingly funny podcasts that address the specific symptoms women face as they navigate perimenopause and post-menopause. Each segment is like having an in-depth consultation with Dr. Lauren Streicher, a nationally recognized menopause expert and the founding Medical Director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause. Guests will include other experts on all things menopause. So strap in- it’s going to be quite the ride! This is THE podcast for accurate information about menopause but is not meant to be personal medical advice.
Episodes
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S4 Ep200: Perimenopause Problems-an Experts Approach with Dr. Steven Goldstein
During my hiatus, please join me on Substack for written content and Substack Lives (also available on replay) Go to substack.com and download the APP FREE subscribers get access to most content and Subtack LIVEs PAID subscribers get access to all content, and can attend the monthly ASK ME…
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S4 Ep199: Closing the Mind-Body Libido Gap with Dr. Lori Brotto
As a gynecologist, I help women with the physical, hormonal, and medical aspects of sexual response: eliminate sexual pain, and help women who can’t orgasm due to an SSRI, diabetes or vascular disease. I am not a therapist. I do not treat the psychosocial aspects of sexual difficulties or address...
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S4 Ep198: Preventing Dementia: Estrogen? Testosterone? Prevogen?
Preventing Dementia: Estrogen? Testosterone? Prevogen™? On November 10, 2025, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Marty Markary, along with the head of the FDA, RFK Jr, announced that hormone therapy would “reduce Alzheimer’s by 35%." Where does that statistic come from? And should…
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S4 Ep197: Don't Be SKIN-fluenced! A Q and A with Dr. Ellen Gendler
In the world of medical influencers, the only thing crazier than the menopause world is the skin world. There are a lot of people who are making millions selling lotions and potions that promise to make your 50-year-old skin look like it did when you were 20. Enter Dr. Ellen Gendler- you know...
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S4 Ep196: An Intimate Conversation with the Author of The Intimate Animal, Dr. Justin Garcia
In this episode, join me in my living room for a conversation between me, Christie Hefner, and the author of a just released book, Intimate Animal by Justin Garcia, an evolutionary biologist and international authority on the science of sex and relationships and the Executive Director of the...
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S4 Ep195: VULVAR RELIEF! New Research Takes the Pain out of Vulvodynia and Lichen Sclerosus with Dr. Andrew Goldstein
Of all of the vulvar conditions out there, two of the most frustrating to treat are VULVODYNIA and LICHEN SCLEROSUS. Even when properly diagnosed, treatment can be challenging. But help is on the way! In this episode, Dr. Andrew Goldstein discusses new cutting-edge research and treatments for…
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S4 Ep194: It’s All in the Family: BRCA and Other Hereditary Cancer Syndromes with Dr. Michelle Jacobson
One out of ninety women will develop ovarian cancer in her lifetime. It is the second most common gynecologic cancer and the fifth leading cause of death among women from cancer. Roughly 25% percent of ovarian cancer is hereditary. If a woman is a carrier of one of the gene mutations associated...
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S4 Ep193: Esoteric Symptoms of Menopause with Dr. Makeba Williams
Women who are in the throes of menopause are never thrilled about having hot flashes, but they aren’t particularly surprised by them. It’s other symptoms that often blindside women, including symptoms that are not often associated with menopause. Esoteric symptoms are different than unusual...
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S4 Ep192: Love Your Age with Dr. Jen Ashton
Dr. Jen Ashton- you know her as the chief medical correspondent for ABC News and Good Morning America, who appeared in your home every morning, explaining the hot topics in health. Today, we talk about her pivot into her passion- fitness and wellness- and how to incorporate into the second half…
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S4 Ep191: Say Yes to Testosterone? And Why Pellets are a Problem
Come Again: Sexuality and Orgasm, my solution-driven audio Series, for both non-healthcare professionals and healthcare professionals is now available on demand on drstreicher.com. Subscribers get loads of supplementary guides and resources. Health care professionals have an option to purchase...
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S4 Ep190: Ready, Set…. Start!, Stop! Switch! Hormone Therapy with Risa Kagan MD
At my monthly Ask Me Anything Webinars, I always get questions about hormone therapy- when to start, when to stop, if the dose should be changed as women get older, and what to do if someone continues to have symptoms or continues to bleed… In this episode, Dr. Risa Kagan and I answer submitted...
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S4 Ep189: The FDA Removes the Black Box Label for Hormone Therapy
In case you missed it, last week was quite the week in the menopause world. The FDA made a landmark decision to remove all black box warnings from estrogen products and to update the labels of individual products. I was in the room where it all happened and in this episode, I’m going to break it...
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S4 Ep188: The Case for HPV (and Other) Vaccinations in Women Over 45 with Vivien Brown
Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, is responsible for 6 different kinds of cancers…Cervical, anal, oral pharyngeal, vaginal, vulvar, and penile. So, it was a big deal when the HPV vaccine was approved in 2006 females between the ages of 9 and 26. In 2018, the age range was expanded to include adults…
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S4 Ep187: A Nuanced Conversation About Hormone Therapy with Selene Yeager
Selene Yeager is not a doctor; she is a health reporter with an enormous following of women who count on her to provide evidence-based medical information. Recently, we sat down to discuss challenges in prescribing hormone therapy for her podcast, "Hit Play, Not Pause." We had such a good...
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S4 Ep186: Reframing the Obesity Conversation with Dr. Robyn Pashby
"The psychological aspects of having obesity are rarely recognized. The psychological burden that people carry outweighs the adipose tissue.” Robyn Pashby PhD This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with obesity, or who knows someone with obesity, or a healthcare clinician who has...
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S4 Ep185: The Science of Menopause and Mental Heath with Dr. Pauline Maki
Emotional lability, anxiety, crying jags. Welcome to perimenopause. 70% of women experience depressive symptoms and alterations in mood when estrogen levels plunge or start to fluctuate. While many factors increase the risk, there is no denying that changes in hormone levels have something to do...
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S4 Ep184: Sleep and Menopause -A Wake Up Call with Dr. James Simon
Hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and sleep disturbance are the three most common symptoms of menopause. Currently, there are over 20 FDA-approved products to treat hot flashes. There are roughly 10 FDA-approved products to treat vaginal dryness. There are zero FDA-approved products to treat insomnia...
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S4 Ep183: Women Have Their Say About Sex After Breast Cancer
If you are a menopausal woman and spend any time on social media, you are familiar with Dr. Corinne Menn. She is a trustworthy voice of science and evidence-based medicine in a sea of influencers who don’t always stick to the data. Dr. Menn is one of the authors of a recent study titled Women’s...
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S4 Ep182: The TRUE History of the Vibrator
I have written many times about how in the 1800s, vibrators were not sexual items that women bought for themselves, but medical devices used by doctors to treat a medical condition then known as hysteria. The problem is- that’s not true. And be sure to check out my photo gallery of devices...
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S4 Ep181: The FDA Roundtable on Menopausal Hormone Therapy- And Why I Declined to Participate
I was invited to participate in the FDA roundtable on menopausal hormone therapy. I declined. In this episode, I’m going to tell you why. A brief history of the FDA Why there is a black box warning on all estrogen products Why the black box warning should be removed from all local vaginal…
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S4 Ep180: The Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Dawn Mussallem
Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer at age 26, followed by a heart transplant. She walks the walk when it comes to healthy lifestyle choices. At the Mayo Clinic Breast Center, Dr. Mussallem is the go-to expert for how healthy…
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S4 Ep178: Mid-life Nutrition: Tips and Tricks From a Dietician with Dr. Alexandra Filingeri
Any mid-life woman knows that once you hit your 40s, 50s, or 60s, things will not go well if you eat the same way you did when you were 20. But it’s confusing to know what to eat, and how much to eat, without downloading multiple APPs and carrying around a calculator My guest, Alexandra…
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S4 Ep178: The Impact of Hormone Therapy on DCIS with Dr. Swati Kulkarni
Women are generally told that if they have a breast cancer diagnosis, they should steer clear of estrogen. In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Swati Kulkarni, the lead investigator of a new study in which women with a newly diagnosed breast ductal carcinoma in situ, DCIS, were given a...
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S4 Ep177: CANCER: Misinformation and Misleading "Science" with Shikha Jain MD
Do cell phones cause brain cancer? Does using an antiperspirant increase the risk of breast cancer? Does fluoride in the water increase the risk of bone cancer? Is the HPV vaccine lifesaving or dangerous? In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Shikha Jain, an academic hematologist and oncologist. We...
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S4 Ep176: FOOD and BRAIN Health with Dr. Annie Fenn
When it comes to the risk of developing dementia, family history is a factor, but it is far from the only factor. It is well known that physical activity, social isolation, smoking, alcohol, medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or being hard of hearing, all impact the risk of…
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S4 Ep175: Your BONES On and Off ESTROGEN
When women think about the benefits of menopausal hormone therapy, things like hot flashes, insomnia and vaginal dryness come to mind. But for many women, bone health is, or should be, at the top of the list. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Risa Kagan about the role of estrogen, progesterone…
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S4 Ep174: Is Your Transdermal ESTROGEN... Getting ABSORBED?
Transdermal estrogen in the form of a patch, gel, or cream is often the preferred delivery method for menopausal hormone therapy. Unlike oral estrogen, in addition to other advantages, transdermal estrogen does not increase the risk of blood clots. But a new study, published in the journal...
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S4 Ep173: Two Clinicians- Twelve Questions
I get lots of questions on various platforms. But I never get to all of them. So, today is Q and A day. I asked my friend and colleague, Dr. Heidi Flagg to join me because it’s always good to get another point of view. Dr. Flagg is, above all, a clinician. She is in her office in NY city, day in...
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S3 Ep172: COME AGAIN!
Welcome to COME AGAIN: Sexuality and Orgasm Podcast What if suddenly your tried-and-true maneuvers that consistently ended in orgasm no longer worked? Or it took so long and the climax so pathetic it was hardly worth the effort? Along with hot flashes, sandpaper sex, and a loss of libido, add the...
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S3 Ep171: TEETH TALK with Whitney DiFoggio MA, RDH
As our bodies age, so do our teeth. And, no surprise, menopause also has an impact on dental health. My guest, Whitney Difoggio, AKA Teeth Talk Girl ,knows it all when it comes to dental hygiene ,anti-aging tips and post menopause teeth, gums, and tongues. Whitney DiFoggio, founder of...
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S3 Ep170: The Dark History of the Pelvic Exam
The vagina is a dark and mysterious place. It is the passage by which most of us enter the world. As an adult, it is the place where our sexuality is housed, hopefully, associated with pleasure, but it can also be a place associated with pain, and sometimes trauma. It is impossible to see the...
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S3 Ep169: When Progesterone is Problematic: A Collaboration on a Complex Patient with Dr. Risa Kagan
Menopause experts rarely see patients with no medical issues. We see the patient with multiple medical problems and concerns. In this episode, I bring in menopause expert Dr. Risa Kagan to collaborate on options for the following complex patient. (Be sure and check out my Substack article that…
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S3 Ep168: GLP-1 Drugs- The Good, The Bad, and the Unknown
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic™ and Wegovy™ do a great job at helping folks lose large amounts of weight, but there is emerging evidence that the benefits go well beyond achieving a healthy weight. And then there is the dark side…can they also harm? In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Sowa, an internist who...
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S3 Ep167: All Hot Flashes Do Not Mean Menopause
Hot flashes, the hallmark of menopause are experienced by up to 80% of women. And if you are in your late 40s or early 50s and dressing in layers, carrying a fan, and sweating through your pajamas, chances are, it’s menopause. But maybe it’s not. In this episode I run through the list of…
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S3 Ep166: Paternalism and the Uterus
The 1950s and 60s were a time of medical paternalism in America. The doctor, who was male in 98 percent of cases, decided what was best for his patient and unilaterally made decisions that were rarely, if ever questioned. In 1969 Dr. Marcus Welby was the TV prototype of this godlike paragon, and…
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S3 Ep165: The Secret Fantasy Life of Women with Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Sexual fantasy is at the top of the list when it comes to taboo topics. My guest, Dr. Justin Lehmiller is a social psychologist, an award-winning educator, a prolific researcher, and is the host of The Sex and Psychology podcast. He is also the author of The popular book, Tell Me What You Want_…
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S3 Ep164: Is Bioidentical Always Best?
Many, if not most women and clinicians believe that bioidentical estrogen is always best when it comes to post menopause hormone therapy. This comes from the premise that bio-identical estrogen is completely natural and therefore safer and more effective than other forms of estrogen. Except that…
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S3 Ep162: Your Post Menopause Urethra with Dr. Kelly Casperson
Most women don’t even think about their urethras, but an estrogen-starved urinary tract can be the culprit when it comes to recurrent urinary tract infections and that persistent “gotta go” feeling. In this episode I sit down with Dr. Kelly Casperson, a board-certified urologist, a certified...
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S3 Ep161: Dating After 50 Doesn't Need to Be Daunting
30% of women over the age of 50 are single. 50% of women over age 65 are single. Too often the whole dating process is overwhelming, frustrating, and unsuccessful. Enter Bela Gandhi- the nationally known dating coach who regularly appears on Good Morning America and hosts a hit podcast, “The…
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S3 Ep160: The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause with Dr. Vonda Wright- UPDATE
As 2024 ends, I decided to revisit the top episodes from last year. If I were to go by my favorites, choosing would be impossible. According to the number of downloads, the two top contenders are Top Tips for Skin and Hair with Dr. Ellen Gendler and Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause with Dr....
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S3 Ep159: Holiday Gifts That Happen to be Healthy
If you haven't finished your holiday shopping yet, I've got you covered. In this episode, I have great gift ideas that also happen to be healthy. There were two criteria to make it to this list. One, it had to be something I already own or would like to own. Second, there had to be a…
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S3 Ep158: How to Find a Clinician Who is Not Clueless
An “MD” after the name is no assurance that the person to whom you are about to bare your soul—and your vagina—is an expert when it comes to menopause. In this episode, I am going to walk you through the steps to find someone you can trust to fix your flashes, foggy brain, and failing sex life....
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S3 Ep157: Hormone Therapy to Help the Heart?
If you would like to read a transcript of this episode along with some additional information, head on over to my substack- substack.com/@DrStreicher Chances are you have heard at least one expert say that systemic hormone therapy will prevent heart disease. But you also may have heard other...
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S3 Ep156: Perimenopause Problems : An Expert’s Approach with Steven Goldstein MD
The only thing predictable about perimenopause is that it is …unpredictable. My guest today is Dr. Steven Goldstein, a tenured professor at NYU's Grossman School of Medicine, the past President of the International Menopause Society, Past President of The Menopause Society, and one of the WORLD’S...
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S3 Ep155: Genital Dryness and Misbehaving Bladders
Men have always had the clear advantage of being able to inspect their genitals with very little effort on their part. Women’s genitals are not quite as accessible, resulting in a lot more uncertainty about what’s normal and what’s not. No wonder women are frequently blindsided by not only the...
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S3 Ep154: Invisible Woman Syndrome
Studies reveal that 70% of women experience a sense of being overlooked socially and professionally once they hit 50. The term for this phenomenon is Invisible Woman Syndrome. In this episode, I am joined by Christine Morrison, who writes about the social constructs in the fashion, beauty and...
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S3 Ep153: Q And A Marathon
I give two to three lectures a week. No matter who I am talking to or what the topic is, the part I like the best is the Q and A. It’s always different and I never know what I am going to get. In this episode I answer 37 questions in a 45 minute webinar I did on behalf of Midi Health where I am…
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S3 Ep151: Don't Be Duped: Misleading Marketing and the FDA
You grab a product off the shelf—maybe it promises to help with bladder control, take off ten pounds, erase wrinkles, or boost orgasms. You assume it will do what it claims to do because it has the FDA seal on the package. Most consumers have no idea that most over-the-counter products have not...
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S3 Ep150: Managing Menopause When Cancer is a Concern with Dr. Mindy Goldman
Managing menopause in the face of cancer can be complicated. Many women are made to think that they should just be grateful to be alive and not complain about their all day all night hot flashes, brain fog and sex that is excruciatingly painful. Many oncologists are not experts when it comes to...
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S3 Ep149: The Menopause Society Meeting
Episode149 The Menopause Society Meeting Insights from an Insider Once a year, the Menopause Society holds an annual meeting where thousands of experts gather to present their research and learn from each other. In this episode, I will discuss some of the most interesting research presented at…
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About this show
Hot flashes, vaginal dryness, leaky bladders, weight gain, hair loss, inability to orgasm? Nothing is off limits in these fact filled, solution-driven and often surprisingly funny podcasts that address the specific symptoms women face as they navigate perimenopause and post-menopause. Each segment is like having an in-depth consultation with Dr. Lauren Streicher, a nationally recognized menopause expert and the founding Medical Director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause. Guests will include other experts on all things menopause. So strap in- it’s going to be quite the ride! This is THE podcast for accurate information about menopause but is not meant to be personal medical advice.
Hosted by
Lauren Streicher, MD