{"id":1903,"date":"2026-03-24T07:05:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T07:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestyfinds.net\/beauty\/?p=1903"},"modified":"2026-03-24T07:05:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T07:05:11","slug":"the-most-important-conversation-youll-ever-hear-about-womens-health-hrt-menopause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zestyfinds.net\/beauty\/?p=1903","title":{"rendered":"The Most Important Conversation You\u2019ll Ever Hear about Women\u2019s Health, HRT, &amp; Menopause"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dB-4XuJxOzM\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This episode is a MUST listen. Mel calls it one of the most important conversations she has ever had on The Mel Robbins Podcast.<\/p>\n<p>Most women don\u2019t know this, and this information could save the life of a woman you love. <\/p>\n<p>If you are thinking you\u2019re \u201cfine,\u201d while quietly suffering through symptoms that are treatable, you probably don\u2019t know this life-saving medical fact either. <\/p>\n<p>Today, Mel is joined by Dr. Rachel Rubin, MD, a leading urologist and sexual health expert, to talk about hormones, menopause, libido, pelvic health, UTIs, and what\u2019s happening in your body. <\/p>\n<p>In fact, since recording this episode, the majority of women on the team have spoken to their doctors about what Dr. Rubin shared.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re about to hear what she wishes every woman knew sooner: Almost every issue that you&#8217;re dealing with \u201cdown there\u201d is likely related to changing hormones.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever dealt with a UTI, leaking, urgency, dryness, painful sex, or that feeling that something is \u201coff\u201d down there, and you\u2019ve been told it\u2019s normal, it\u2019s aging, or it\u2019s just something you have to live with, this episode could change your life and have you asking, Why have I not heard this before?<\/p>\n<p>Do not learn this too late. <\/p>\n<p>By the time most women get the right information, they have already lost years to pain, discomfort, anxiety, and unnecessary treatments. <\/p>\n<p>No matter how old you are, all women need to understand this information.<\/p>\n<p>This is the conversation that will make you understand your body differently, and realize you have been tolerating things you do not have to tolerate. <\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a woman in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, this is information you deserve to have now. <\/p>\n<p>Your health should not be a mystery.<br \/>\nYou should not have to suffer. <\/p>\n<p>This conversation will give you the truth about your health and may even save your life or the lives of a woman you love. <\/p>\n<p>For every single study and resource Dr. Rubin mentions, click here for the podcast episode show notes:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"KHdQYHNTFI\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.melrobbins.com\/episode\/episode-380\/\">The Ultimate Guide to Women\u2019s Sexual Health, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) &#038; Menopause<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;The Ultimate Guide to Women\u2019s Sexual Health, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) &#038; Menopause&#8221; &#8212; Mel Robbins\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melrobbins.com\/episode\/episode-380\/embed\/#?secret=QWq50VZ4ps#?secret=KHdQYHNTFI\" data-secret=\"KHdQYHNTFI\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>  <\/p>\n<p>Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/themelrobbinspodcast <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I\u2019ll see you in the next episode. <\/p>\n<p>In this episode:<br \/>\n0:00 Meet the Guest<br \/>\n3:35 Why Women\u2019s Sexual Health Falls Through The Cracks<br \/>\n5:45 The Most Common (And Harmful) Advice Women Hear About Pain<br \/>\n6:23 The Symptoms Women Are Told To \u201cJust Live With\u201d: Dryness, Painful Sex, UTIs, Night Peeing, Anxiety, Mood Shifts<br \/>\n8:17 Hormones Across The Female Lifespan: Puberty, Ovulation, Pregnancy, Postpartum, Breastfeeding, Perimenopause, Menopause<br \/>\n14:36 Recurrent UTIs In Women<br \/>\n16:17 Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM Explained)<br \/>\n19:20 Vaginal Estrogen Box Warnings<br \/>\n21:16 GSM, Explained Simply: pH, Thinning Tissue, Burning, \u201cUTI-Like\u201d Symptoms, And Why GSM Gets Misdiagnosed<br \/>\n30:11 Why Systemic HRT Often Isn\u2019t Enough<br \/>\n33:19 Vaginal Estrogen Delivery Options: Cream, Tablet, Ring\u2014Benefits, Dosing, Cost, And How To Choose<br \/>\n41:00 Dr. Rubin\u2019s Mother\u2019s ICU Story<br \/>\n47:38 Who Should Consider Vaginal Estrogen Or Vaginal DHEA<br \/>\n49:54 Genitourinary Syndrome Of Lactation (GSL): Why Breastfeeding Can Mimic Menopause<br \/>\n55:39 Spironolactone And Birth Control<br \/>\n57:15 The Benefits Of Vaginal Estrogen Beyond UTIs And Why Dr. Rubin Calls It \u201cWomen\u2019s Viagra\u201d<br \/>\n1:01:21 How Hormones Trigger UTIs<br \/>\n1:05:39 The Story Behind The FDA\u2019s Blackbox Warning on HRT<br \/>\n1:17:40 The 4 Buckets Framework For Hormone Care<br \/>\n1:19:10 Testosterone In Women\u2019s Health<br \/>\n1:23:21 Vaginal DHEA Vs. Vaginal Estrogen Vs. Systemic Testosterone<br \/>\n01:36:36 Clitoral Adhesions: The Condition Affecting 1 In 4 Women<br \/>\n1:55:29 The 2 Most Common Causes of Painful Sex<br \/>\n1:58:30 How To Advocate For Yourself At The Doctors<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<br \/>\nFollow Mel:<br \/>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/melrobbins\/<br \/>\nTikTok: http:\/\/tiktok.com\/@melrobbins<br \/>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/melrobbins<br \/>\nLinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/melrobbins<br \/>\nWebsite: http:\/\/melrobbins.com\u200b<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nSign up for Mel\u2019s newsletter: https:\/\/melrob.co\/sign-up-newsletter<br \/>\nA note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want.<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nSubscribe to Mel\u2019s channel here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/melrobbins\u200b?sub_confirmation=1<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nListen to The Mel Robbins Podcast \ud83c\udfa7 New episodes drop every Monday &amp; Thursday!<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/melrob.co\/spotify<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/melrob.co\/applepodcasts<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/melrob.co\/amazonmusic<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nLooking for Mel\u2019s books on Amazon? Find them here:<\/p>\n<p>The Let Them Theory: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3IQ21Oe<br \/>\nThe Let Them Theory Audiobook: https:\/\/amzn.to\/413SObp<br \/>\nThe High 5 Habit: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3fMvfPQ<br \/>\nThe 5 Second Rule: https:\/\/amzn.to\/4l54fah<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This episode is a MUST listen. 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