Heather Hirsch MD, MS, MSCP
I’m Dr. Heather Hirsch, board-certified internist and certified menopause specialist. I founded the Menopause & Midlife Clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital while serving as faculty at Harvard Medical School.
Looking to understand what’s happening during menopause without all the BS? Welcome to my channel, where I break down the science of perimenopause and menopause into clear, practical guidance. I’m here to help you understand your body, navigate symptoms, and take control of your health with confidence.
Each week, we’ll talk about real symptoms, real solutions, and what’s truly backed by evidence, so you can understand your body, make confident decisions, and feel in control of your health.
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Heather Hirsch MD, MS, MSCP
Perimenopause isn’t just hot flashes.
Many women are still having periods and for some, they’re heavier, longer, and more disruptive than ever.
An IUD can be a powerful tool during this transition, not just for contraception, but for managing bleeding and supporting your hormone therapy.
If your periods have changed, you’re not alone and you have options 🤍
💖 Click here for The Perimenopause Survival Guide
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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 40
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Heather Hirsch MD, MS, MSCP
The IUD is often thought of only as birth control, but it can also play an important role in managing perimenopause. For many women, it helps control heavy bleeding while supporting hormone therapy during the menopause transition.
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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 68
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Heather Hirsch MD, MS, MSCP
Your 40s are not meant to feel like something you just survive.
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If you’ve been dealing with brain fog, sleep issues, mood changes, weight shifts, or just feeling off, you are not imagining it. Perimenopause can start sooner than many women realize, and the right diagnosis can change everything.
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When you understand what’s happening in your body, you can actually do something about it.
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💖 Click here for The Perimenopause Survival Guide
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#Perimenopause #WomensHealth #MidlifeWellness #MenopauseSupport #40s #GenX #Millenial
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Heather Hirsch MD, MS, MSCP
If you’re switching from an estradiol patch to gel, remember this: gel is applied daily. For some women, that daily dosing can feel more stable than a twice-weekly patch. Even at the same dose, the delivery method can change how you feel. A shortage isn’t always a setback. Sometimes it’s an opportunity to find what works better for you.
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Have you had issues with the patch shortage? Check out jointhecollaborative.com and get matched with a Collaborative clinician who can walk you through your options.
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Heather Hirsch MD, MS, MSCP
Starting HRT is just the beginning.
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What actually matters? Support. Follow-up. Adjustments. Someone who listens when something feels off. You should have care that doesn’t disappear after the prescription.
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Check out jointhecollaborative.com and get matched with a Collaborative clinician who can walk you through your symptoms and your options.💗
#HRTSupport #HormoneTherapy #HRTJourney #Perimenopause #Menopause
1 month ago | [YT] | 89
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Heather Hirsch MD, MS, MSCP
Women are smart. They can understand risk, benefit, and uncertainty when we actually take the time to explain it.
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My job isn’t to decide for women. It’s to give them the information they need so they can make the right decision
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Check out my free hormone health guide heatherhirschmd.myflodesk.com/freeclass?fbclid=IwY…
#WomenEmpowerment #HormoneHealth #WomensHealth #HealthEducation #InformedDecisions #WomenWellness #HealthAwareness #FemaleHealth #PatientAutonomy #HealthGuide
1 month ago | [YT] | 55
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Heather Hirsch MD, MS, MSCP
Join me LIVE for an Ask Me Anything.
I’ll be answering your questions in real time on perimenopause, menopause, hormone therapy, and more. This is open to both clinicians and women navigating peri or menopause.
📅 Tuesday, Feb 10
⏰ 1:30 PM EST
📍 Live on YouTube and Instagram
Be sure to follow and click the bell so you don’t miss it. Bring your questions and join the conversation. 💗
1 month ago | [YT] | 18
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Heather Hirsch MD, MS, MSCP
So many women worry they are becoming forgetful or less sharp.
In perimenopause, changes in estrogen can impact memory and focus.
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This is common.
And it is treatable.
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💖 Click here for The Perimenopause Survival Guide
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3 months ago | [YT] | 48
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Heather Hirsch MD, MS, MSCP
Fear-driven care can do real damage. Normal HRT bleeding is often treated as pathology, leading to unnecessary procedures and women becoming afraid of hormones altogether. Thoughtful, experienced care matters. Doing no harm also means not withholding helpful treatment.
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#Perimenopause, #PerimenopauseAwareness, #PerimenopauseJourney, #PerimenopauseLife, #PerimenopauseSupport, #WhatIsPerimenopause, #HormonalHealth, #PerimenopauseSymptoms, #PerimenopauseHealth, #NavigatingPerimenopause
3 months ago | [YT] | 115
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Heather Hirsch MD, MS, MSCP
The best time to start HRT is often within 10 years of menopause, but it’s not a door that suddenly slams shut. Care isn’t one-size-fits-all. Timing matters, history matters, and personalization matters more than rigid protocols. Every time.
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Check out jointhecollaborative.com and get matched with a Collaborative clinician who can walk you through your symptoms and your options.
#MenopauseCare #HRT #HormoneTherapy #PersonalizedMedicine #WomensHealth #MenopauseSupport #MidlifeHealth #MenopauseAwareness #CollaborativeCare #EmpoweredWomen
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