The Untold Truth About Cholesterol and Heart Risk in Perimenopause
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Save 50% off the with code SUMMER50 only until July 1! I recently got my cholesterol checked, and it got me thinking about how important it is to interpret them the right way—especially for women in perimenopause like myself. There’s a strong misconception that high cholesterol automatically means high cardiovascular risk. Yes, estrogen offers a protective effect against heart disease. As our levels drop during perimenopause, that protection fades. But that doesn’t mean every woman with high LDL is on the verge of a heart attack. So in this mini episode, I’m looking at my own...
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Dermatologist Shares Underrated Summer Skincare Tips
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Save $20 on the with the code SAVE20 at checkout until June 20. Welcome back to Medsplaining! We’re back with another episode about summer skincare—and this time, we’re answering your most commonly asked summer skincare questions. Back on the pod today is double board-certified dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Tran to answer the most commonly asked questions about summer skincare, like how to avoid burns, oiliness, and dehydration—AND, Dr. Jenn shares her current skincare routine for summer. Follow Dr. Jennifer Tran on and ✨Underrated Summer Skincare Tips 01:40 Should...
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What’s in My Bag—Summer Essentials I Swear By
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If you’re planning your summer vacation, don’t let a bug bite, stiff shoulders, or sunburns ruin the vibe. The mom in me can’t help but think about safety when travelling. Everyone’s at risk of bug bites or bruises, but not everyone thinks about what they can do to prevent and remedy the situation. So I’ve fine-tuned my first aid kit down to the essentials—small enough to toss in any bag, smart enough to actually help when things go sideways. So let’s take a peek inside my summer bag—what I carry, what I swear by, and what’s saved me more than once. Marnie will...
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What You Didn’t Hear on Oprah’s Menopause Special
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Oprah launched her big menopause special, and it’s all I’ve been hearing about lately. It’s on the news, on my social media feeds, and has even made its way into conversations with peers. In case you missed it, Halle Berry, Naomi Watts, Maria Shriver, and Certified Menopause Specialist Dr. Mary Claire Haver joined Oprah in a broadcasted conversation about what women experience in perimenopause. The message was clear: if you’re in midlife and feeling off, it’s definitely menopause. That’s where I hit pause. Have we completely missed the point? So in this episode of...
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Your Summer Skin Survival Guide
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The Medsplaining podcast is back! We’re kicking off this new season with a hot topic: summer skincare. I’m joined again by Dr. Jennifer Tran (), a double board-certified dermatologist based in Toronto, and our go-to skin expert, to talk about treating summer skin woes: from breakouts to sunburns. We’re breaking down what works, what doesn’t and what products to grab (or ditch) this season. So if you’re not sure how to update your skincare this summer, this is the best place to start. We’re giving you the real solutions to the most common (and annoying) skin issues that come with...
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Top 5 Health Habits to Do in 2025
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Happy New Year! It’s our last episode of Season 1, and our very first episode of 2025. I’m not one to make New Year's resolutions—because I think any time is a good time to make changes in your life to be healthier. So in this episode, I share five health habits to try in 2025, inspired by some of our season 1 guests. My top 5 tips for better health in 2025: 1. Schedule your cancer screenings 2. Choose strength over skinny 3. Eat to fuel your body 4. Prioritize sleep 5. Let go of perfection Season 1 of Medsplaining is brought to you by Follow Medsplaining on all your...
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The Truth About Hormone Balancing
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Hormone balancing is making its way around every social platform. This urge to balance fluctuating hormones has its merits: It stems from wanting to minimize the most disruptive symptoms of menopause, like hot flashes, brain fog and sleep issues. Women are looking everywhere for symptom relief. But I’m here to tell you that attempting to balance your hormones won’t do the trick. Instead, you want to focus on managing the symptoms that result from your naturally fluctuating hormones, not the other way around. In this episode of Medsplaining, we look at three important...
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Medsplaining Wrapped: Your Health Questions Answered
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I’ve been amazed by the overwhelming interest in menopause and perimenopause throughout Season 1 of Medsplaining. As a result, I’ve received so many questions about improving your health in midlife. So, I’ve gathered your most frequently asked questions from this year and answered them all in this special episode of the Medsplaining podcast. Tune in to this episode to get answers to your most asked questions of this year: Does hormone therapy help with weight loss? Can someone start hormone therapy if they are over 60? How long can I stay on hormone therapy? I have a progesterone...
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How to Lose Weight in Midlife with the Gina Livy Method
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As the founder and CEO of The Livy Method, Gina Livy has spent over 30 years helping people achieve lasting weight loss through healthy, accessible, and sustainable methods that actually work. Gina has helped well over 100,000 people lose and keep off weight. I have had so many of my own patients tell me about Gina’s supportive approach, and how proud they are of their achievements—to the point that even when they hit a plateau or take a while to reach their goal, they continue to stay positive through it all. This and so much more is what distinguishes Gina’s approach to weight...
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Your Go-To Skincare Guide with Estée Lauder
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Season 1 of Medsplaining is brought to you by Estée Lauder, so of course we were thrilled to offer you this exclusive episode all about skincare with Estée Lauder’s field executive training manager Janice James. Our skin changes during perimenopause and menopause. That’s often because as estrogen levels decline, collagen production is altered, leading to dryness, thinning and irritation of the skin, whether that presents as itchiness, burning, allergic reactions or easy cuts and bruises. Luckily, Janice is here to share with us the best ways to take care of our skin, no matter our...
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Welcome to Medsplaining! I’m your host Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky. I’ve made no secret about the fact that I’ve turned 50 this year, and with that milestone birthday came another milestone—my very first colonoscopy.
In this episode, I’m joined by my other daughter Becky to answer a listener question: What is it like to get a colonoscopy?
At this age, a screening colonoscopy to detect early signs of colorectal cancer is appropriate for anyone—regardless of family history or typical symptoms related to colon cancer (any changes in stool pattern, size, or colour; any pain with passing stools; and any other worrying symptoms such as unexplained anemia or weight loss). Seeing that I live a pretty healthy lifestyle, and don’t have any of the symptoms associated with colorectal cancer, I went in there as a preventative measure, you know, because of the whole “turning 50” thing.
Imagine my shock when I found out that I had 5 polyps removed, 2 of which were already 8mm in size. Fortunately, these were all non-cancerous, but now I have to return in 3 years because of my elevated risk of future cancerous polyps. Colonoscopies are well worth the prep and are crucially important as early detection is often the difference between life and death when it comes to colorectal cancer.
If you are 50 or older, please speak to your doctor today. If you have a family history of colon cancer, you will want to start your screening 10 years earlier than the age of your relative’s diagnosis. If you are having any symptoms, you will need to request a colonoscopy as soon as possible.
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