Feeling overwhelmed by the supplement aisle? Are there pills that might actually help during perimenopause or are you just buying expensive urine?

This episode of OvaryActive dives into the pharmacy aisle of supplements. The Docs are talking about everything from influencer “miracle” blends to your best friend’s turmeric obsession. Separating data from drama and giving you the straight, if sarcastic, scoop.

Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Dr. Amy Voedisch explain what your body truly needs (hello, vitamin D and calcium), what might help (fiber and omega-3s for the win), and what should probably stay in the compost bin (looking at you, wild yam cream).

They share LOL takes on supplement marketing…“clinically proven” by whom exactly? And they shine a light on the difference between food, vitamins, and herbal remedies.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

[0:30] The supplement struggle is real

[1:33] Defining the basics

[4:43] If the gut works, use it!

[6:32] Natural does not mean safe

[8:54] “Clinically proven” is NOT a thing

[12:06] The short list: vitamin D, omega-3s, and fiber

[19:00] When natural turns dangerous

[27:44] Myths and facts

[32:26] What to skip if you’ve had hormone-related cancers

[34:57] Final truth bomb: balanced real food wins every time

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Resources Mentioned (a.k.a. The Real Receipts):

menopause.org

fda.gov

ods.od.nih.gov

heart.org

ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/

Meet the Docs:

More information about Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su:

Gennev: www.gennev.com/clinician/dr-rebecca-dunsmoor-su

LinkedIn @rebecca-dunsmoor-su

More information about Dr. Amy Voedisch:

Stanford Medical Clinic: stanfordhealthcare.org/doctors/v/amy-voedisch.htm

Perimenopause: your hormones have packed up and left, your skin starts new hobbies, and your vulva occasionally throws a tantrum.

In this episode of OvaryActive, we’re talking about that neglected body part everyone loves to ignore—until it itches, burns, bleeds, or grows suspicious bumps.

Joining the conversation are gynecologists and fellow podcasters Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure, the brilliant, and hilarious, minds behind Labia Logic. Ashley and Meredith spend their days — and an entire podcast — focused on vulvas, menopause, sexual health, and the often-overlooked conditions that live “down there.”

They’re here to shine a light on the things nobody learns in residency, medical school, or, let’s be honest, middle school health class.

You’ll hear about what’s normal, what’s not, and when to stop Googling and actually see a doctor. Consider this your crash course in vulvar self-awareness sprinkled with humor, honesty, and just enough TMI to keep things interesting.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

[0:33] Welcome Drs. Ashley Fuller and Meredith McClure from Labia Logic

[3:00] Your vulva and perimenopause

[5:28] Annual check ups

[7:33] Lumps, bumps, bleeding, and spotting

[12:59] Vulvar biopsies

[16:57] Lichen sclerosus

[19:37] The power combo: topical steroids+vaginal estrogen

[22:13] Want more? Labia Logic podcast is dedicated to all things vulva

Follow Labia Logic for the sex ed you should have gotten in the first place!

@labia_logic on Instagram | @LabiaLogic on YouTube

Catch full episodes at ashleyfullermd.com/labia-logic-podcast.

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Meet the Docs:

More information about Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su:

Gennev: www.gennev.com/clinician/dr-rebecca-dunsmoor-su

LinkedIn @rebecca-dunsmoor-su

More information about Dr. Amy Voedisch:

Stanford Medical Clinic: stanfordhealthcare.org/doctors/v/amy-voedisch.html

Perimenopause is already a rollercoaster—hot flashes, brain fog, and now…SURPRISE! cancer screenings.

In this episode of OvaryActive, Amy and Rebecca sit down with Gynecologic Oncologist Fernanda Musa, MD MS to tackle the less-fun-but-super-important reality: perimenopause is also prime time for gynecologic cancers.

Think of it as the sequel nobody asked for, but everybody needs to watch.

Dr. Musa brings her scalpel-sharp expertise (she is a surgeon, afterall ) and a refreshingly candid approach to topics we’d rather avoid. Cervical and uterine cancers and pesky fibroids that multiply like bad ex-boyfriends both made the list.

She tells you what’s common, what’s rare, and when you should actually worry. Hmmm…not every bloated belly means ovarian cancer, but you shouldn’t ignore it either.

Bottom line? Now you’ll know when to laugh off your perimenopausal chaos, and when to call your gynecologist.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

[0:28] Guest intro: Dr. Fernanda Musa

[2:28] Understanding cervical cancer

[5:19] HPV screening and vaccines

[14:15] Symptoms & diagnosis of endometrial cancer

[18:11] Hormone therapy after uterine cancer

[20:28] Fibroids vs tumors (with symptoms!)

[25:55] Risks & symptoms of ovarian cancer

[32:23] Don’t brush off abnormal bleeding!

[34:20] Final thoughts and encouragement

More about Dr. Fernanda Musa:

swedish.org/doctors/gynecologic-oncology/wa/everett/fernanda-musa-1700044054

Dr. Musa on Instagram @ferniebo

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Meet the Docs:

More information about Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su:

Gennev: www.gennev.com/clinician/dr-rebecca-dunsmoor-su

LinkedIn @rebecca-dunsmoor-su

More information about Dr. Amy Voedisch:

Stanford Medical Clinic: stanfordhealthcare.org/doctors/v/amy-voedisch.html