Menopause questions still piling up? I’m back with my daughter Amira for Part 2 of “Hot Menopause Questions - Answered,” because there’s so much more to talk about! Last time, we covered some of the biggest changes—those first signs of perimenopause, sleep struggles, and managing hot flashes. Now, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty topics you’ve been asking about, like how to handle those “where did my libido go?” days, what’s up with brain fog, and why bone health is something we need to pay attention to sooner rather than later.

 

We’re also tackling some things that don’t always come up in regular health conversations, like how checking your urine pH can reveal a lot about your body, or why painful intercourse doesn’t have to be just “part of aging.” I’ll share the real stuff—tips that can help with intimacy, boost your mood, and clear that brain fog with a few easy tweaks. And if you’re curious about natural alternatives to hormone therapy, Amira and I have got you covered with practical advice that you can actually use to feel better every day.

 

Also, if you’ve been feeling like your energy’s been on the low side lately, I can’t say enough about Mighty Maca Plus. I created it to help with exactly these kinds of things—mood swings, hot flashes, and that “just not feeling like myself” vibe. So many women have shared with me how it’s become their go-to for feeling energized and balanced. Give it a try and see what it can do for you!

 

Key Timestamps:

[00:02:36 ] Vaginal dryness and painful intercourse.

[00:06:19 ] Joyful vulva and libido health.

[00:09:11 ] Sexual health and cardiovascular health.

[00:12:50 ] Urine pH and health.

[00:16:02 ] Bone density scans and prevention.

[00:20:33 ] Bone health and management strategies.

[00:25:15 ] Natural alternatives to hormones.

[00:29:22 ] Toxins in daily cosmetics.

[00:30:39 ] Brain health and hormone balance.

[00:34:23 ] Menopausal symptoms duration and management.

[00:39:01 ] Yeast overgrowth and cravings.

[00:42:39 ] Feeling better after menopause.

 

Memorable Quotes:

 

"Menopause is mandatory and natural suffering is optional." [00:34:15 ] – Dr. Anna Cabeca

 

"Menopause is the time to open up and not to shut down. And even there are times like when I had that frozen shoulder, I was like, oh my gosh, am I going to have to live with this? Just come back to the foundations. Get to the root issue, reestablish the foundations, and then it just heals." [00:43:51 ] – Dr. Anna Cabeca

 

Links Mentioned:

Mighty Maca Plus: https://dranna.com/drinkmaca

BodySpec: https://www.bodyspec.com/

BodyBio E-Lyte Water (Discount Code: DRANNABODYBIO): https://bodybio.com/

Ion Layer NAD + Patches (Discount Code: IONDRANNA): https://ionlayer.com/pages/nad

Episode 195 with Jess Berman: https://drannacabeca.com/blogs/podcast/body-bio-with-jess-berman

Email Questions: amira@drannacabeca.com

 

Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca:

Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca

 

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