Published: September, 2023
Published: September, 2023
Featured Physician
Cathleen M. BrownHost
Dr. Cathleen Brown, Winona's Medical Director and OB-GYN, joined Wendy Valentine on The Midlife Makeover Show for Episode 125, "Menopause Made Easy: Unlocking HRT Solutions with Dr. Cat Brown & Winona."
In this podcast, Dr. Brown discusses menopause symptoms, bioidentical hormone therapy, prescription and over-the-counter treatment options, and how telehealth can help women access menopause care.
Podcast: The Midlife Makeover Show
Episode: 125
Episode Title: Menopause Made Easy: Unlocking HRT Solutions with Dr. Cat Brown & Winona
Host: Wendy Valentine
Guest: Dr. Cathleen Brown
Published Date: September 11, 2023
Episode Duration: 46 minutes
Format: Audio Interview
Main Topics: Menopause treatment, bioidentical hormone therapy, menopause symptoms, telehealth care
The Midlife Makeover Show is hosted by Wendy Valentine and created for women who want to reinvent their second act and live life on their own terms. The show features real conversations, expert advice, stories, and tools related to wellness, mindset, menopause, relationships, and personal growth.
In this episode, Valentine speaks with Dr. Brown about menopause symptoms, treatment options, and the importance of finding accessible care when symptoms begin affecting daily life.
In this episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Dr. Brown explains that menopause symptoms can affect sleep, mood, cognitive clarity, joints, skin, and overall quality of life. She discusses common symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, brain fog, anxiety, mood changes, and joint pain.
Dr. Brown also compares over-the-counter menopause supplements with prescription hormone therapy. She discusses how treatment decisions should consider a woman's symptoms, medical history, and preferences, and describes how Winona's online intake and physician-review process works.
Menopause and perimenopause symptoms
Hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep disruption
Brain fog, mood changes, anxiety, and joint pain
Prescription hormone therapy versus OTC supplements
Bioidentical hormone therapy
Estrogen, progesterone, and treatment formats
Pills, patches, and compounded body creams
Why hormone testing is not always required
How menopause is identified after periods stop
Winona's online medical intake process
Telehealth access to menopause care
How treatment plans may be adjusted over time
Dr. Brown discusses how menopause symptoms can affect sleep, mood, focus, resilience, joints, and skin. The episode highlights that some women may experience symptoms such as brain fog, anxiety, or sleep disruption before recognizing that menopause could be part of the picture.
The episode distinguishes over-the-counter supplements from prescription hormone therapy. Dr. Brown explains that supplements may contain ingredients intended to support menopause symptoms, while prescription hormone therapy is physician-prescribed and based on an individual medical review.
Dr. Brown goes over why menopause treatment is not one-size-fits-all. She discusses considering symptoms, health history, current medications, and personal preferences when deciding whether a pill, patch, cream, or another approach may be appropriate.
Dr. Brown discusses why hormone levels can fluctuate and why they may not always provide a complete picture of a woman's menopause experience. In the episode, she explains that symptoms and medical history can be central to treatment conversations.
Dr. Brown describes Winona's virtual process for women who may not have easy access to a doctor experienced in hormone therapy. She explains that the process includes a health questionnaire, physician review, follow-up communication, and treatment recommendations for eligible patients.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Cathleen Brown is a menopause specialist and physician with Winona. She brings a physician’s perspective to menopause, perimenopause, hormone changes, symptom care, and treatment options during midlife.
At Winona, Dr. Brown helps women better understand symptoms, health history, hormone changes, and when physician-reviewed care may be appropriate.
Watch the full conversation with Dr. Cathleen M. Brown on
The Midlife Makeover Show with Wendy Valentine.
Winona helps women access menopause and perimenopause care from home. Start with a short health questionnaire, and a board-certified physician will review your symptoms, health history, and treatment options.
Dr. Cathleen Brown, Winona's Medical Director and an OB-GYN, was featured in this episode of The Midlife Makeover Show.
Dr. Brown appeared on Episode 125, "Menopause Made Easy: Unlocking HRT Solutions with Dr. Cat Brown & Winona."
Dr. Brown discussed menopause symptoms, bioidentical hormone therapy, prescription and over-the-counter treatment options, hormone testing, and Winona's telehealth process.
The Midlife Makeover Show is hosted by Wendy Valentine.
The episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the show's Podbean episode page.
Winona offers online menopause care for eligible women. Patients complete a health questionnaire, and a physician reviews their symptoms and medical history before making treatment recommendations.
No. Dr. Brown explains that over-the-counter supplements and prescription hormone therapy are different. Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional.
