Stress, Cortisol & Menopause: Why Your Body Feels Different

Stress, Cortisol & Menopause: Why Your Body Feels Different

Stress, Cortisol & Menopause: Why Your Body Feels DifferentDr. Katie O’Brien, MD, MPH, IFMCP
Published on: 01/10/2026

Dr. Katie O’Brien explores how perimenopause and menopause affect the nervous system, cortisol, sleep, stress, and metabolic health—and simple tools to help your body find calm.

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Estrogen Therapy in Perimenopause and Menopause: What Every Woman Should Know

Estrogen Therapy in Perimenopause and Menopause: What Every Woman Should Know

Estrogen Therapy in Perimenopause and Menopause: What Every Woman Should KnowDr. Katie O’Brien, MD, MPH, IFMCP
Published on: 07/06/2026

Discover how estrogen therapy may support heart health, bone strength, brain function, and healthy aging. Dr. Katie O'Brien explains the latest science behind hormone therapy during perimenopause and menopause.

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Testosterone for Women: Benefits for Energy, Mood, Muscle & Longevity

Testosterone for Women: Benefits for Energy, Mood, Muscle & Longevity

Testosterone for Women: Benefits for Energy, Mood, Muscle & LongevityDr. Katie O’Brien, MD, MPH, IFMCP
Published on: 06/06/2026

Learn why testosterone is essential for women's health. Dr. Katie O'Brien explains how testosterone affects energy, mood, muscle, libido, cognitive function, and healthy aging during perimenopause and menopause.

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Protein with Dr. Katie: Tips and Tricks To Build Muscle in Perimenopause and Beyond

Protein with Dr. Katie: Tips and Tricks To Build Muscle in Perimenopause and Beyond

Protein with Dr. Katie: Tips and Tricks To Build Muscle in Perimenopause and BeyondDr. Katie O’Brien, MD, MPH, IFMCP
Published on: 31/05/2026

Learn how strength training, protein intake, and muscle building support metabolism, hormone health, longevity, and body composition during perimenopause and menopause.

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