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Menopause Pre-Game: Premenopause - #116

Jul 16, 2025

Dr. Alicia Robbins, a board-certified OB-GYN and menopause expert, discusses how preparing for menopause starts long before it arrives. She explains the importance of understanding premenopause for women in their 20s and 30s. The conversation covers lifestyle strategies to support mental health and energy, the impact of hormonal changes, and how personalized healthcare approaches can alleviate symptoms. Listeners gain valuable insights on protecting their long-term health, including tips for nutrition and mindfulness, while advocating for their well-being.

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ADVICE

Use IUD with Hormone Therapy Safely

Birth control pills and menopause hormone therapy should not be combined due to competing hormone receptors.
IUDs can be safely used alongside hormone therapy to manage heavy periods and provide contraception during perimenopause.

ADVICE

Family History Guides Preparation

Ask family about age of menopause and symptoms to anticipate your own transition experience.
Knowing family history on osteoporosis can prompt earlier bone health strategies like resistance training and vitamin D.

INSIGHT

Resistance Training Benefits Bones

Weight-bearing activities and higher body mass support bone health by stimulating bone regeneration.
Wearing a weighted vest while walking can be an effective and practical tool for osteoporosis prevention.

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What if you could go back to your 20s or 30s and actually prepare for menopause? Most women aren’t told that menopause doesn’t just arrive overnight—it’s the result of years of subtle hormonal shifts that begin much earlier than you think. This episode is especially important for women in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s who want to take control of their long-term health before symptoms show up.

Whether you’re noticing early signs of hormonal change or simply want to build a solid foundation for the future, this conversation will help you understand how to prepare for perimenopause and menopause before they start. And if you have a daughter, niece, or friend in this age group, share this episode with her—it’s never too early to get informed.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

What premenopause really means and why it matters for women under 40

How birth control and menopause hormone therapy differ and why a nuanced, personalized conversation needs to be prioritized for every woman

The best lifestyle strategies for supporting energy and protecting mental health

What to expect during perimenopause and menopause—including symptoms you might miss

Steps to protect your brain, bones, muscle, and metabolism for decades to come

You’ll walk away with actionable tools, a clearer understanding of your changing body, and the confidence to navigate every stage of midlife with strength and clarity.

Dr. Alicia Robbins, board-certified OB-GYN, certified menopause practitioner (MSCP), and founder of The Elm, a women’s health practice in New York specializing in gynecology, hormones, sexual health, and longevity, joins the Health Trip Podcast to share her expertise. Dr. Robbins is also a diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine and has been featured in Allure, Elle, The New York Times, National Geographic, and more.

This episode is a must-listen for women looking to get ahead of menopause, not just manage it when it arrives.

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By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast.

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