The Mel Robbins Podcast The Mel Robbins Podcast

#1 Hormone Doctor: The Ultimate Guide to Perimenopause, Fertility, Birth Control, PCOS, & Menopause

Jul 23, 2026 · 1h 19m

Summary

Mel Robbins hosts Dr. Sharon Malone, an OB-GYN, to debunk myths about women’s hormonal health across all life stages. They address listener questions on birth control safety, PCOS, endometriosis, and fertility, emphasizing that natural methods are unreliable and birth control does not cause infertility. Dr. Malone stresses the importance of understanding family history and seeking evidence-based medical advice to navigate reproductive health effectively.

Topics discussed

Introduction and guest welcome The importance of women's health conversations Birth control myths, benefits, and options Understanding PCOS and PMOS Endometriosis diagnosis and symptoms Fertility changes with age and egg freezing Perimenopause timeline and family history Sponsor messages Hot flashes and their health implications Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) benefits Bone density, muscle loss, and osteoporosis Conclusion and final advice
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