Is It Menopause? Brain Fog, Sleep, Hot Flashes... | You’re a Doctor, Right?

Is it menopause... or something else? In this episode of You’re a Doctor, Right?, host Dr. Sonya Bhole sits down with menopause specialist Dr. Kristi DeSapri, MD to break down what every woman needs to know about the hormonal changes happening in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond.

From hot flashes and night sweats to brain fog and bone loss, this conversation goes way deeper than the basics — and addresses the myths and misunderstandings that are keeping millions of women from getting the care they need.

🩺 You’re a Doctor, Right? is the medical podcast that answers your burning health questions — in language everyone can understand. Hosted by Dr. Sonya Bhole, a board-certified breast radiologist, this show brings on trusted health experts to talk about the issues parents, patients, and people are whispering about at the dinner table… and Googling late at night.

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🔥 What We Cover in This Episode:

• Why menopause is finally being talked about (and why it matters now)

• The three stages of menopause: perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause

• How symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, poor sleep, joint pain, and low libido can be hormone-related

• The truth about hormone therapy — who it’s for, what it does, and why the “bad rap” might be outdated

• What blood tests to ask for (thyroid, cholesterol, vitamin D, etc.)

• Screenings that matter: mammograms, colonoscopies, DEXA scans

• How to prepare your body in your 30s and 40s for what’s ahead

• Why bone health is essential — and often overlooked

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⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
00:48 – Why menopause is now “a movement”
02:12 – Dr. DeSapri’s story: from OB-GYN to menopause expert
03:40 – What menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause really mean
06:55 – Common symptoms women don’t associate with hormones
11:10 – Hormone fluctuations = the surfing wave
13:22 – Brain fog, sleep, metabolism, and cognitive load
17:20 – Health maintenance in your 40s
21:10 – Risk assessment: breast cancer, colonoscopy, family history
22:40 – Lab tests to ask for: thyroid, cholesterol, vitamin D
25:17 – Dr. Bhole’s recap: 4 key takeaways
26:30 – Hormone therapy explained — risks, benefits, and history
28:30 – Non-hormonal treatment options
30:00 – Dr. DeSapri’s go-to resources
31:00 – Final advice + how to connect

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🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• 🌐 menopause.org – The Menopause Society (formerly NAMS)

• 🎧 Feisty Menopause podcast by Dr. Stacy Sims

• 📱 Dr. Mary Claire Haver – @drmaryclaire

• 🩺 Dr. Kristi DeSapri's website: menopausetailored.com

• 📍 Instagram: @menopausetailored

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⚠️ Disclaimer:

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your physician for personal care.