EnRitched Menopause

Have you lost your mojo in perimenopause and postmenopause?  Ob/Gyn, Dr. Lyndsey Harper used to feel at a loss when patients came to her with sexual issues, but decided to be proactive about it.  She started to educate herself, then created Rosy, an App that supports women’s sexual health in so many ways from informational webinars to erotica to anonymous group coaching to individual work with a s...

Many women miss work or lose or quit their jobs in menopause. Sometimes, this is a choice, but many times, it’s because our workplaces were not designed with menopausal women in mind.  April Haberman of Midovia is working to change that, bringing menopause awareness and programs into the workplace along with personalized individual menopause support. ---------------------------------- Join the Web...

Weight gain is one of the unfortunate effects of perimenopause and menopause.  In this episode, obesity medicine specialist (not just for those who are overweight), Dr. Megan Melo talks with Dr. Ritch about what’s driving weight gain and options for treatment. ------------------------------------------- Connect with Dr. Megan Melo: Website - HealthierForGood.com Facebook - @ meganmelomd Instagram...

Many in perimenopause and menopause are dealing with caring for aging and ill parents or other loved ones.   Integrative and palliative medicine doctor, Dr. Delia Chiaramonte, shares practical tips on how to get organized when a loved one is ill, care for yourself while caring for others, experience grief, and design your best life now. -------------------------------- Get in touch with Dr. Delia...

The New York Times recently published an article on “The Unending Indignities of Vagina Atrophy.”  In this episode, Dr. Ritch discusses how the term “vaginal atrophy” doesn’t capture what’s really going on and what the bigger picture looks like, as well as, how it’s kept many from the treatment they need and what we can do instead. --------------------- Ready to enrich your menopause journey? Conn...

Perimenopause and thyroid disease have many overlapping symptoms and often occur together. Sometimes thyroid disease is obvious and easy to diagnose and treat, but other times, it can be more tricky.  ENT/Allergist, Dr. Dana Gibbs, wandered into a lecture at a medical conference and realized the speaker was describing her.  That started her journey into her own diagnosis and healing and inspired h...

You’ve heard a lot about intermittent fasting or time-based eating, but is it right for you? This week, Dr. Ritch brings back registered dietitian, Adrienne Sugimoto, to talk about what it is, how it’s done, the potential benefits and who it’s not right for. Dr. Ritch also shares her experience in starting intermittent fasting. -------------------------------------------------- Connect with Adrien...

Financial health is a huge part of our overall health.  We often defer financial planning to later, or to our spouses or other people, but as we enter menopause, it’s even more critical than ever to get a hold on our finances and plan. In this episode, Brittany Edwards, financial advisor for Edward Jones, tells us how to get started and what to consider when we’re looking at our spending, saving,...

The New York Times recently reported on a study estimating that menopause is costing American women $1.8 Billion in lost revenue!  In this episode, Dr. Ritch dives into the study and what it means, sick days due to menopausal symptoms, and how we navigate work during the menopausal transition. --------------------- Ready to enrich your menopause journey? Connect with Dr. Jessica Ritch through Face...

Menopause can affect every part of our bodies, even our eyes!  From dry eyes to reading glasses to glaucoma, ophthalmologist, Dr. Mitra Ayazifar, shares with us everything we need to know about eye health in menopause. -------------------------- Get in touch with Dr. Mitra Ayazifar: www.linktr.ee/DrmitraMd Website: CapEyeMed.com Facebook: @ DrMitracapeyemed Instagram: @ mitramd3 YouTube - @ mitraa...

When the kids go off to college or move out, it’s a big transition for both kids and parents, especially when you’re also going through the transition of menopause. Psychotherapist Deborah Marcus Stayman returns to help us navigate our changing identity, relationship with adult children, and what to do with our newfound time. ---------------------- Get in touch with Deborah Marcus Stayman Website:...

Mood swings in perimenopause can make it hard to keep our cool with anyone, especially children. At the same time, recognizing the end of our reproductive years can add new stressors over identity and grief. Psychotherapist and licensed social worker, Dr. Tania Paredes, helps us navigate these tricky times with compassion for ourselves and those around us and with quick and easy strategies you can...

Cancer sucks!   A breast cancer diagnosis can be devastating for a woman and her loved ones.  On top of that, the treatments to obtain remission or cure can have their own risks and side effects.   However, there are options to help those affected to thrive, not just survive breast cancer and beyond.   In this episode, breast oncologist, Dr. Carmen Calfa, discusses factors affecting those with bre...

There’s so much talk about breast cancer that it can be terrifying to feel symptoms in the breast or to get the call that something looked abnormal on a mammogram and requires biopsy.  In this episode, breast surgeon, Dr. Erica Bloomquist, discusses how we evaluate symptoms and imaging and treatment options when something is found. -------------------------- Contact Dr. Erica Bloomquist via Websit...

Breast cancer screening is a source of anxiety for many.   In this episode, breast oncologist, Dr. Carmen Calfa, discusses risk factors, screening, genetics testing, and what we can do to reduce our risk. --------------------------- Connect with Dr. Carmen Calfa Facebook: @ carmen.calfa Instagram: @ carmen_calfa X: @ carmencalfa Website: Sylvester. Org Or via Genetic Predisposition Syndrome Clinic...

Have you noticed little lapses in memory or brain fog in perimenopause? Do you have worsening headaches or dizziness? Have you watched a loved one go through dementia and worry about what that means for you? This week, Dr. Sylvia Barboni , board-certified neurologist and integrative and holistic medicine specialist, discusses what to look out for and what you can do about it. ---------------------...

So, you haven’t had a period in over a year and then you notice some blood on the toilet paper after you go to the bathroom.  Now what? Postmenopausal bleeding is common, but not normal and should be evaluated by a doctor.   In this episode, Dr. Ritch reviews the different causes, how we test for them and what to do. --------------------- Ready to enrich your menopause journey? Connect with Dr. Je...

When Megan Thee Stallion was talking about Hot Girl Summer, she was not referring to you dripping with sweat from your hot flashes.  In this episode, Dr. Ritch reviews options to help you stay cooler this summer. --------------------- Ready to enrich your menopause journey? Connect with Dr. Jessica Ritch through Facebook, Instagram , and TikTok for more free resources on menopause! And JOIN OUR MA...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, yet often doesn’t get as much attention as it does for men.  Did you know that hormonal changes throughout life affect our cardiovascular health, especially perimenopause and menopause? Cardiologist and director of the Women’s Cardiac Health Program at Memorial Hospital West, Dr. Kashmira Bhadha , takes us through cardiac risks and nuances rela...

Have you heard about Veozah?  It’s the new, FDA approved medication for hot flushes and night sweats that is non-hormonal.   In this episode, Dr. Ritch discusses this new class of medications, how it works and the risks and benefits.  --------------------- Ready to enrich your menopause journey? Connect with Dr. Jessica Ritch through Facebook, Instagram , and TikTok for more free resources on meno...

Do you have a closet full of beautiful shoes that you can’t stand to wear anymore?  Podiatrist, Dr. Jean Holewinski , gives all the details on shoes and feet from bunions to heal pain to stress fractures and more.   She shares how to care for your feet, what to look for in a shoe, and when to seek help. --------------------------------------------- READY TO ENRICH YOUR MENOPAUSE JOURNEY? >  For...

Yale and Harvard-trained internist Dr. Dawn Sherling was practicing medicine as she had been taught when she started to develop her own gastrointestinal issues. She traveled to Italy and stumbled on the answer to her own ailments, which made her curious to look deeper.  Through research, her own health journey, and working with her uninsured, low-income patients to improve their health, she has di...

Did you have UTIs (bladder infections) in your 20s that eventually went away, but suddenly they’re back with a vengeance? It’s probably due, at least in part, to perimenopause and menopause.   In this episode, Dr. Ritch discusses common causes and solutions for recurrent UTIs. --------------------- Ready to enrich your menopause journey? Connect with Dr. Jessica Ritch through Facebook, Instagram ,...

Dr. Sherry Pejka started perimenopause in the typical way and then faced multiple challenges of breast cancer, colon cancer and a genetic cancer mutation requiring her to remove her uterus and ovaries.   She walks us through her journey and how she is using a plant-based diet and lifestyle modifications to thrive and maintain her health.   You won’t want to miss her incredible story! -------- Reso...

Hormones can affect every part of your body, even your joints!   Menopause is not just about hot flushes. Many women are surprised to start having more joint pains in perimenopause and menopause.   In this episode, orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, and registered dietitian and fitness instructor, Sydney Nitzkorski, discuss how hormones relate to the joints and what you can do about it. --...