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You Are Not Broken

Kelly Casperson, MD

Medicine, Health & Fitness

5 • 743 Ratings

🗓️ 5 January 2025

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

Midlife hair loss! way more common than you think!! In this conversation, Dr. Omer Ibrahim discusses the complexities of hair loss, particularly in women, and the importance of understanding its causes and treatments. He emphasizes the significance of hair in women's identity and the emotional impact of hair loss. The discussion covers various aspects, including preventative measures, nutrition, the role of supplements, innovative treatments like PRP and exosomes, and the need for more research on the effects of hormones on hair health. The conversation also touches on the terminology used in the field and the stigma surrounding female hair loss. They explore the significance of understanding androgenetic alopecia, the impact of testosterone, and the importance of monitoring hormone levels. The discussion also covers the effectiveness of minoxidil and the use of DHT blockers like spironolactone and finasteride. They highlight the frequent misdiagnosis of hair loss conditions in women and emphasize the need for specialized dermatological care. Order my book "You Are Not Broken: Stop "Should-ing" All Over You Sex Life" Listen to my Tedx Talk: Why we need adult sex ed Take my Adult Sex Ed Master Class: Interested in my sexual health and hormone clinic? Starts January 2025. Thanks to our sponsor Midi Women's Health. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance. Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care. https://www.joinmidi.com Thanks to our sponsor Sprout Pharmaceuticals. To find out if Addyi is right for you, go to addyi.com/notbroken and use code NOTBROKEN for a $10 telemedicine appointment. See Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide, including Boxed Warning for severe low blood pressure and fainting in certain settings at addyi.com/pi To learn more about Via vaginal moisturizer from Solv Wellness, visit via4her.com for 30% off your first purchase of any product, automatically applied at checkout. For an additional $5 off, use coupon code DRKELLY5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Did you know that most doctors never receive any training in midlife hormone changes?
0:05.5	But there are over 50 million midlife women and nowhere near enough health care providers,
0:11.1	especially those trained specifically in midlife health.
0:14.7	That is why I'm so excited to introduce you to Midi Health.
0:18.6	Midi is specifically focused on helping women at midlife.
0:22.2	I trust them because their specialty trained clinicians are true experts on women's hormones
0:26.7	and all the symptoms that women experience at midlife. If you are coping with issues like stubborn
0:32.2	weight gain, hot flashes, night sweats, or even a loss of your libido, Midi health clinicians can help you feel like
0:38.7	yourself again. And even better, Midi accepts most major health insurance plans, so it's no
0:43.8	different than visiting your regular doctor. With Midi, scheduling an appointment is so easy,
0:49.3	and in most cases, you can meet your clinician within a week or so. It's really convenient.
0:54.9	So you guys, you deserve to feel clinician within a week or so. It's really convenient. So you guys,
1:01.4	you deserve to feel great. Book your virtual visit today at join midi.com. That's join midI.com. When they asked you how you learned about MIDI, tell them it was the You
1:07.2	Are Not Broken podcast with me, Dr. Kelly Casperson. It really helps support the show.
1:16.3	Welcome to the You Are Not Broken podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Kelly Casperson, a board certified
1:22.8	jurologist, thought leader, and conversation starter on midlife living, hormones, and sexuality.
1:29.5	Enjoy the show.
1:31.1	Hey, everybody.
1:31.7	Welcome back.
1:32.4	I have a new, very close friend because I just met him.
1:35.5	And it is Dr. Omer Ibrahim, who I found and tracked down on Instagram, thanks to the
1:41.2	Menopause Society meeting in Chicago earlier this year. Welcome to the podcast.
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