1 in 3 women will develop cardiovascular disease. 1 in 2 women over 50 will experience an osteoporotic fracture. Yet menopause is still reduced to "hot flashes." Emerging research suggests that later onset of perimenopause may be associated with increased longevity, raising important questions about how we understand hormonal health. In this episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with physician and hormone expert Dr. Amy Killen to break down what's actually happening in the female body during perimenopause and menopause — and why outdated narratives around hormones may be putting women at risk. From estrogen and testosterone to HRT (hormone replacement therapy), this conversation challenges what many women have been told — and what many clinicians still overlook. In this episode you'll uncover: 🎧 What really happens to hormones during perimenopause and menopause 🎧 The truth about estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone 🎧 Why some women feel worse on HRT — and who it may actually help 🎧 How menopause impacts brain health, bone density, and cardiovascular risk 🎧 The connection between hormones, libido, and overall well-being 🎧 What to know about PCOS and hormonal testing 🎧 How to advocate for proper evaluation and care 🎧 Lifestyle changes that support hormonal health 🎧 What to know about ovarian insufficiency and ways to support long-term hormone health 🎧 How menopause affects sex drive and libido — and what's normal Menopause is not just a phase, it's a major biological transition that impacts nearly every system in the body, and understanding it properly can significantly influence long-term health outcomes. This episode is for women in their 30s, 40s, and beyond, anyone approaching or experiencing perimenopause or menopause, healthcare providers seeking a deeper understanding of women's hormones, and those interested in longevity, brain health, and prevention. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings you conversations at the intersection of healthcare innovation, longevity science, mental health, and self-advocacy, so you can understand the hidden systems shaping how you feel, move, and heal. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding — and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Dr. Amy Killen at DrAmyKillen.com, her Substack, and on Instagram @Dr.AmyBKillen Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal

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