Welcome back to The Popkin Method, where we connect symptoms to science, and science to solutions. In today’s episode, we're tackling one of the biggest blind spots in modern medicine: perimenopause and menopause. Millions of women are told their labs are normal while silently struggling with fatigue, anxiety, weight gain, sleep disruption, and a loss of vitality. But what if these symptoms aren’t random? What if they’re actually signals from your body?

Dr. Matthew C. Popkin breaks down the complex physiologic transition of midlife hormonal change and reveals how the Popkin Method offers a systems-based, whole-body approach. We’ll dive into lifestyle medicine, nutrition, exercise, strategic supplementation, hormone modulation, peptides, regenerative medicine, and the science of longevity. If you’ve ever felt dismissed or misunderstood during this phase of life, or you want a better strategy than band-aid solutions and social media fads, this episode is for you. Let’s get started and redefine what thriving through menopause can look like.

Timestamps:

00:00 Understanding menopause and the Popkin method

06:07 Weight gain frustrations and body changes

06:57 Menopause and weight gain issues

12:28 Diet tips for maintaining muscle

16:06 Choosing quality supplements

19:15 Importance of individualized hormone therapy

22:00 Importance of Testosterone in Women

26:44 Testosterone therapy options for women

27:47 Testosterone treatment methods and issues

31:29 Benefits of Testosterone Therapy

33:57 Testosterone and breast cancer risk

37:47 Testosterone therapy side effects

42:33 Discussing peptide treatments and benefits

44:47 Discussing GLP-1 medications usage

48:01 Discussing regenerative medicine basics

52:07 Discussing effective menopause treatments

54:22 Discussing women's health and longevity

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“Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your doctor for guidance.”