Menopause Explained: Symptoms, Hormone Therapy, Weight Gain & What Every Woman Should Know
Aug 25, 2026
42:07
Episode Description
Menopause affects far more than just hot flashes, and in this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Rebecca Sauer, board-certified OB-GYN at UCI Health Women's Health Services, joins Gina Grad to break down everything women need to know about perimenopause, menopause symptoms, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), testosterone therapy, weight gain, sleep issues, mood changes, exercise, nutrition, and long-term health.
Learn how menopause is diagnosed, why symptoms can vary so widely from person to person, what causes hot flashes and night sweats, how hormones impact metabolism and belly fat, the difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones, and what treatment options are available today.
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