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EnRitched Menopause

Welcome to EnRitched Menopause where host, Dr. Jessica Ritch, helps those in perimenopause and menopause understand what's going on with their bodies and how to thrive in this stage and beyond. You are not crazy and you are not alone. Let's do this together!

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EnRitched Menopause

Complex hormone systems, your lungs, and the future of personalized hormones with Dr. Efrat Eliyahu

April 09, 2025 • Jessica Ritch, MD • Season 3 • Episode 76

Menopause impacts more than just your reproductive system - it affects your entire body, including your lungs. Yet, this crucial connection is rarely discussed.

In this episode, we explore the link between menopause, hormones, and lung function with Dr. Efrat Eliyahu, a genetics professor and PhD at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She shares groundbreaking research on how hormonal shifts influence pulmonary function, the potential role of hormone therapy in conditions like asthma and pulmonary hypertension, and why a personalized approach to treatment is essential.

🎧 Tune in to discover how menopause affects lung health, estrogen’s role in breathing, and the benefits and risks of hormone therapy.

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🔗 Learn more about Dr. Efrat Eliyahu’s research:
Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Women's Lung Health and Disease