In this episode of Her Kind of Healthy, host Courtney Collen sits down with board‑certified OB/GYN Dr. Elizabeth Hultgren to break down what’s really happening during perimenopause and menopause, and how women can feel empowered, informed, and supported through this transition.

The conversation covers topics like weight gain, muscle loss, changing metabolism, hormone therapy, hot flashes, sleep disruption, and vaginal and sexual health. Dr. Hultgren also covers a wide range of options available — from lifestyle changes and strength training to hormonal and non‑hormonal therapies.

This candid conversation also clears up common myths, discusses who is — and isn’t — a good candidate for hormone therapy, and addresses recent changes around black box warnings. Most importantly, it reinforces a powerful message: you don’t have to “just suffer through” menopause.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• What’s happening hormonally during perimenopause and menopause
• Why weight gain feels harder — and what actually helps
• The role of strength training and protein for midlife health
• Hormone therapy vs. non‑hormonal treatment options
• Hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, and sleep disruption
• Vaginal and sexual health changes — and safe, effective treatments
• When to start or stop hormone therapy
• How to find trustworthy, reputable menopause care

Whether you’re approaching menopause, in the middle of it, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers clarity, reassurance, and practical guidance from a trusted medical expert.

🎧 Her Kind of Healthy is an informative, unfiltered podcast by Sanford Health, creating honest conversations about women’s health at every stage of life.

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In this episode, we are talking about uterine fibroids, something that affects so many women, probably more than you think. If you’ve ever had painful periods, heavy periods, pelvic pressure or felt like something just isn’t quite right, this conversation’s for you.

Uterine fibroids are very common, but there’s a lot of gray area. So to help us break it down in a way that makes sense, and answer those common questions from symptoms to diagnosis to treatment and also how they affect fertility, is Dr. Jennifer Enman.

She is a board-certified OB/GYN at the Sanford Aberdeen Clinic in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

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Breast Health is important. Some of the key things are regular screenings and family history. In this episode, we'll hear from Dr. Jill Klemin, a family medicine physician managing Sanford's breast specialty clinic in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Klemin talks about why this matters along with other important considerations in breast health. Dr Klemin was recorded as part of a panel while speaking during a Sanford Women’s event on Oct. 23, 2025, in Bismarck. It was called the Women’s Social. Dr. Klemin joined other Sanford Health providers on stage to discuss popular women’s health topics.

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