RESOURCES

Patient Education: Hormone Health & Menopause Resources

Compiled by Dr. Lisa Bodon

These resources are intended to supplement our conversation today. As you review them, please keep a log of symptoms mentioned that mirror your own experience and any questions regarding specific delivery methods (patches, gels, or pellets).

Video Resources (Visual guides & Expert Interviews)

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Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD

  1. The unPAUSED Podcast by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD

  2. Perimenopause Explained: Dr. Mary Claire Haver on Hormones, Sleep, & Mental Health

  3. Testosterone and women’s health – testosterone isn’t just a “male hormone”. It plays a powerful role in women’s health too, supporting libido, brain health and energy

  4. The No.1 Menopause Doctor: They’re Lying To You About Menopause! Mary Claire Haver

  5. Menopause EXPERT Dr. Mary Claire Haver on YOUR Health, Hormones, Weight Gain, Longevity!

  6. The #1 Menopause Doctor: How to Lose Belly Fat, Sleep Better, & Stop Suffering Now

  7. HRT Could Save Your Life

Dr. Kelly Casperson, MD

  1. New 2025 Menopause Guidelines: What Every Woman Needs to Know

  2. Rewriting Midlife: Hormones, Menopause & Sexual Health with Dr. Kelly Casperson | HFYH #131

  3. Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause — Dr. Kelly Casperson & Dr. Vonda Wright

  4. The Biggest Hormones Myths You Need To Know & The Fight for Women’s Health - Dr. Kelly Casperson

  5. GSM Demystified: Hormonal Changes, Vaginal Care, and Intimacy

  6. What Women in Their 50s, 60s & 70s Were Never Told About Menopause

  7. The Biggest Hormones Myths You Need To Know & The Fight for Women’s Health - Dr. Kelly Casperson

  8. Dr. Kelly Casperson, MD “Age bias meet gender bias meet lack of clinician knowledge. A stew of issues”

Other Expert & Media Sources

  1. Over 40? Is it Menopause, Mental Health, Relationships, HRT, or Sexuality?

  2. The Ultimate 2026 Menopause Cheat Sheet Pt.1

  3. The Ultimate 2026 Menopause Cheat Sheet pt. 2

  4. 'Vaginal Dryness' Can Be Fatal. No, Really.

  5. How vaginal hormones can transform the health of women

  6. Unbreakable: A Woman’s Guide to Aging with Power

  7. 253 ‒ Hormone replacement therapy and the Women’s Health Initiative: re-examining the results

  8. Postmenopausal HRT

  9. PERIMENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE

  10. How Late is TOO Late to Start HRT for Women? New Research Study REVEALED

  11. Menstruation, Menopause, and Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women

  12. Menopause doesn’t have to be miserable

  13. Over 40? Is it Menopause, Mental Health, Relationships, HRT, or Sexuality?

Testosterone

  1. Women Need Testosterone Too: The Research No One Talks About

  2. Do all Women Need Testosterone in Menopause? Urologist Breaks Down the Science

  3. Testosterone: Improving Women's Brains

  4. The Controversy Behind Testosterone for Women with Dominique Sachse

  5. Testosterone, Mast Cells & Menopause: What Women Aren't Being Told

  6. Testosterone for Women | Dr. Kelly Casperson at FDA Menopause Hearing

  7. Testosterone and osteoporosis

  8. Testosterone and Bone Health. What Impact Could Hormones Have on Osteoporosis?

Policy & Safety

  1. Why aren't hormone pellets FDA approved?

  2. FDA announces removal of "black box" warnings on some hormone therapies for menopause

  3. Dr. Vonda Wright Speaks Out: Lifting the Black Box on Estrogen

Treatment Options & Delivery Methods

  1. What Should My Hormone Levels Be?

  2. Hormone Replacement Therapy: Here's Your Options

  3. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Susan

  4. Why I Chose Hormone Pellets

Reading Materials & Research Articles

In-depth articles and clinical insights for a deeper understanding of symptoms and science

Research Articles about HRT

  1. Menopause doesn’t have to be miserable

  2. Hormone therapy benefits may outweigh risks for many younger menopausal women

  3. Vaginal Dryness' Can Be Fatal. No, Really

  4. Testosterone enhances estradiol's effects on postmenopausal bone density and sexuality

  5. Effect of Testosterone Pellet Therapy on Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women

  6. Outcomes for Hypogonadal Men: Intramuscular vs. Subcutaneous Testosterone

  7. Should we be prescribing testosterone to perimenopausal and menopausal women? A guide to prescribing testosterone for women in primary care

Other HRT Resources

  1. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy For Women

  2. 5 Things to Know About Menopause and Hormone Therapy - (PDF version)

  3. F.D.A. Panelists Call for Removal of Warnings on Menopause Treatments - (PDF Version)

  4. Therapeutic Activity of Testosterone in Metastatic Breast Cancer

  5. Women Have Been Misled About Menopause - (PDF version)

Men’s HRT

  1. Comparison of Outcomes for Hypogonadal Men Treated with Intramuscular

  2. Testosterone Cypionate versus Subcutaneous Testosterone Enanthate Hormone Imbalance In Men

Book Recommendations

You can buy these books on Amazon or download the audiobook to listen.

  1. "You Are Not Broken" by Dr. Kelly Casperson, MD

    The Focus: A deep dive into why women’s sexual health has been ignored and how to reclaim it. Dr. Casperson combines urology, hormone science, and mindset coaching to help women understand that their bodies aren't "broken"—they just need the right information and care.

  2. "The New Menopause" by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD

    The Focus: A comprehensive guide to navigating perimenopause and menopause. It covers everything from metabolic shifts and brain fog to bone health, providing practical toolkits for self-advocacy.

  3. "Weight Less" by Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, MD

    The Focus: Tailored for those on GLP-1 medications (like Wegovy or Zepbound), this book explains the science of obesity and how to manage weight through a biological lens rather than a willpower lens.

Medical Experts to Follow on Social Media

YouTube/Spotify/Instagram, etc.

  1. 1. Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD (@maryclairehaver) - Board-certified OB-GYN.

  2. Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, MD (@newyorkendocrinology) - Triple board-certified Endocrinologist.

  3. Dr. Kelly Casperson, MD (@kellycaspersonmd) - Board-certified Urologist.

  4. Dr. Vonda Wright, MD (@drvondawright) - Orthopedic Surgeon.

  5. Dr. Tyna Moore, ND, DC (@drtyna) - Regenerative Medicine specialist.

  6. Dr. Peter Attia, MD (@peterattiamd) - Longevity Medicine.

  7. Dr. Rachel Rubin, MD (@drrachelrubin) - Board-certified Urologist and Sexual Medicine Specialist

  8. Dr. Shauna Watts, MD (@drshaunawattsgp) - General Practitioner & Aesthetic Medicine Specialist.

  9. Dr. Doug Lucas, MD (@dr_douglucas) - Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon & Longevity Specialist.

  10. Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith, MD (@dr.susanhs) - Board-certified Gynecologist & Certified Menopause Practitioner.