Sky Women's Health

At-home HPV testing has been approved by the FDA and is being widely marketed as a breakthrough in cervical cancer screening—offering convenience, privacy, and accessibility. But as enthusiasm grows, so do important questions. Can at-home HPV testing truly replace the Pap test? What cancers might be missed? And how should women and clinicians thoughtfully integrate this new option into evidence-ba...

If you felt whiplash reading recent headlines about estrogen and perimenopause—you’re not alone. At the 2025 Menopause Society Annual Meeting, a research poster analyzing data from more than 120 million women unexpectedly ignited a media firestorm. News outlets quickly framed the findings as proof that starting estrogen in perimenopause prevents breast cancer, heart attacks, and stroke—sparking vi...

Can you use vaginal estrogen and systemic hormone therapy? Absolutely — and most women actually need both. If you’re still experiencing: • dryness or burning • painful sex • tearing when you wipe • urinary urgency/frequency • recurrent UTIs …it’s not you, and it’s not that your hormones “aren’t working.” It’s that systemic estrogen doesn’t fully treat Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). Her...

Meet the researcher who brought a room of sexual medicine experts to their feet. This week on Sky Women’s Health, I’m talking with Dr. Janeane Anderson — one of the most compelling voices in sexual health equity, breast cancer survivorship, and patient-clinician communication. We dive into: ✨ The sexual symptoms women experience during endocrine therapy ✨ Why so many women suffer in silence ✨ H...

THE FDA FINALLY REMOVED THE BLACK BOX WARNING on both systemic estrogen and low-dose vaginal estrogen — and it’s one of the biggest wins in women’s health in decades. For years, millions of women avoided hormone therapy because of outdated, frightening warnings that did NOT match the scientific evidence. This led to unnecessary suffering — from painful sex to recurrent UTIs to fear-based avoidance...

Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) is more than early menopause—it’s a condition that impacts the heart, bones, brain, and overall wellbeing. In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Moyers sits down with Dr. Esra Shermadou, family medicine and obesity medicine physician, to unpack what POI really means for women’s health. Dr. Shermadou shares her personal journey with POI and how it shaped her mission to...

Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) has evolved dramatically since the early 2000s, yet many women still carry outdated fears and misinformation. In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Moyers breaks down the key insights from Dr. Barbara Levy and Dr. James Simon’s “A Contemporary View of Menopausal Hormone Therapy” — clarifying what today’s evidence really shows about safety, timing, and individualization of c...

Progesterone often gets less attention than estrogen, but it plays a powerful role in women’s health — especially during menopause. When we talk about progestogens, that includes both natural progesterone and synthetic forms called progestins. Their main job is to protect the uterine lining when estrogen is used, but progesterone offers additional benefits worth knowing. In this episode, Dr. Carol...

In today’s episode, we’re sharing a special conversation from  This Won’t Be Done by 5  — Season 3, Episode 2 — where I joined  Beth Lewis  and  Heather Chandler  from Vervewell Counseling to talk about the  biopsychosocial aspects of sexual health . We explore how hormonal, psychological, and relational factors intertwine in women’s sexual health — and how menta...

Mood changes during the menopause transition aren’t “all in your head.” They’re the result of a powerful mix of biology, life stress, and shifting identity. In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Moyers sits down with the therapists at Verve Well Counseling to unpack how hormonal fluctuations, sleep disruption, and the psychological weight of midlife all intersect — and how to find balance again. Together,...

In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Moyers joins Andy from TIMM Medical to talk about the real-life challenges women face with sexual desire and intimacy during perimenopause and menopause—and how partners can be supportive through it all. At TIMM Medical, they support and empower men with effective, non-surgical solutions designed to aid sexual performance—because they believe in helping couples put the...

In this episode of the Sky Women’s Health Podcast, Dr. Carolyn Moyers is joined by Dr. Stephanie Knuppenburg, a family medicine physician, founder of Eden by WHOLEBODY MD, to break down the myths and realities of perimenopause. 👉 Why so many women are misdiagnosed (and told they’re “too young”) 👉 The surprising symptoms no one talks about—like frozen shoulder, tinnitus, and new allergies 👉 How...

Sleep is one of the first things to shift in midlife—and it’s often overlooked in women’s health. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Maria Paula Guzman, a triple board-certified physician in Sleep Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Internal Medicine, and founder of DreamLife Medicine & Wellness, to explore how perimenopause impacts women’s sleep and overall health. Dr. Guzman shares her expertise...

Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD) is a rare and often misunderstood condition that involves unwanted, persistent genital sensations that don’t resolve with one or more orgasms. Left untreated, PGAD can deeply affect mental health, body wellness, and quality of life. On this episode of Sky Women’s Health Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Sameena Rahman, founder of the GYN and Sexual Medicine Coll...

Feeling like you're doing it all—succeeding, caring, achieving—but inside you're exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering, “is this all there is?” In this episode, Dr. Rashmi Schramm—Integrative Physician, Certified Coach, and Meditation Teacher—shares how somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and meditation can help you call your energy back and step into your full power. In this episode, we d...

How well do you really know your vulva? This week, I’m joined by Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure, sexual medicine gynecologists, vulvar specialists, and co-hosts of Labia Logic, for a candid and educational walk-through of the vulvar exam. We’re talking about the anatomy you didn’t learn in health class, plus: 🔎 What a proper vulvar exam looks like (and why it matters) ⚡ Clitoral adhe...

From catching babies to furnishing homes, Terri Crawford Brown has spent her life showing up for people in their most vulnerable moments. In this heartwarming and deeply human episode, Dr. Carolyn Moyers sits down with labor and delivery nurse, storyteller, and founder of Blackberry Winter, Terri Crawford Brown—known on TikTok as @scholarfromtheholler. With her signature Southern wit and soulful p...

Struggling with weight gain in midlife—even though nothing's changed? Feeling like your metabolism has stalled, your clothes fit differently, and your energy is tanking? You’re not broken—and you’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Moyers is joined by Dr. Mona Sodhi, internal medicine physician and board-certified expert in obesity medicine, to help you understand what’s really going on dur...

In this episode of Sky Women’s Health Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Nabila Noor, board-certified urogynecologist, to tackle the pelvic health issues no one talks about — but every woman deserves to understand. We break down: The real reason you might be leaking urine when you laugh or lift What pelvic organ prolapse actually feels like (and what can help) Why painful sex in midlife isn’t "just aging"...

Why do we prepare for puberty and pregnancy, but leave women completely in the dark when it comes to menopause? In this episode, I’m joined by Julie — occupational therapist, menopause coach, and the voice behind @themenoot — for a raw, insightful conversation about the real-life impact of menopausal symptoms and the systemic failure to support women through it. Together, we unpack the stigma, the...

What happens when menopause hits overnight? That’s surgical menopause — and too many women go through it without warning or support. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Cheruba Prabakar to talk about: What surgical menopause is and why it’s so intense How sudden estrogen loss affects your heart, brain, bones, and more Why hormone therapy isn’t optional — it’s protective What you can do if this is y...

I'm sharing a crash course on menopause—originally presented as a one-hour lecture to second-year medical students. Whether you’re a provider looking to strengthen your evidence-based approach or a woman navigating the transition yourself, this episode delivers a high-level overview of what you need to know about menopause. We cover: What actually defines menopause and how it's diagnosed Key hormo...

Is your skin suddenly drier, duller, or more crepey than it used to be? You’re not imagining it—and hormones may be at the root. In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Moyers is joined by Dr. Emily Johnson, triple board-certified facial plastic surgeon and founder of 817 Surgical Arts, for a deep dive into how menopause impacts your skin—and what you can do about it. From the science behind estrogen recepto...

Hair thinning and shedding in midlife isn’t just frustrating — it can be deeply emotional and isolating. But you’re not alone, and you’re not imagining it. In this powerful episode, Dr. Carolyn Moyers sits down with Dr. Emily Johnson, triple board-certified facial plastic surgeon and founder of 817 Surgical Arts, to unpack the causes of hair loss in women during the perimenopause and menopause tra...

In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Moyers is joined by Dr. Jamie Litvack, an ENT physician with a passion for women’s health, to explore an often-overlooked side of menopause: the impact on your ears. From ear canal dryness to ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing changes, and even unexplained dizziness or vertigo—menopause affects far more than just your hormones. Dr. Litvack explains why these sympt...