What Women Aren’t Told About Perimenopause & Menopause with Drs. Menn & Dombo | HFYH #139
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In this episode of Hot for Your Health, Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by Dr. Corinne Menn and Dr. Kudzai Dombo, board-certified physicians and menopause specialists in active clinical practice with Alloy Health. Together, they unpack what women are not being told about perimenopause and menopause—and why so many women are dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told to “wait it out” during one of the most biologically disruptive decades of their lives.
Drs. Menn and Dombo explain the science behind hormonal fluctuations in perimenopause, clarifying why symptoms can be debilitating long before a woman officially reaches menopause. The conversation dives into precision medicine in hormone therapy, including when progesterone alone may be appropriate, how low-dose estrogen can act as a stabilizing “buffer,” and why one-size-fits-all protocols fail women.
The episode also addresses some of the most persistent myths in women’s health—from fears around hormone therapy and breast cancer to misunderstandings about bone, brain, and cardiovascular protection. Dr. Wright and her guests emphasize the critical role of lifestyle factors like strength training, nutrition, and sleep, while making it clear that hormones are tools—not magic bullets—in a comprehensive longevity strategy.
The discussion concludes with an inside look at how Alloy Health is expanding access to menopause care through asynchronous medicine, education, and community—offering women real-time support, evidence-based guidance, and the power to make informed choices about their health.
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I’m Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women’s healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I’ve helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you’ll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come.
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In this episode of Hot for Your Health, Dr. Vonda Wright is joined by Dr. Corinne Menn and Dr. Kudzai Dombo, board-certified physicians and menopause specialists in active clinical practice with Alloy Health. Together, they unpack what women are not being told about perimenopause and menopause—and why so many women are dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told to “wait it out” during one of the most biologically disruptive decades of their lives.
Drs. Menn and Dombo explain the science behind hormonal fluctuations in perimenopause, clarifying why symptoms can be debilitating long before a woman officially reaches menopause. The conversation dives into precision medicine in hormone therapy, including when progesterone alone may be appropriate, how low-dose estrogen can act as a stabilizing “buffer,” and why one-size-fits-all protocols fail women.
The episode also addresses some of the most persistent myths in women’s health—from fears around hormone therapy and breast cancer to misunderstandings about bone, brain, and cardiovascular protection. Dr. Wright and her guests emphasize the critical role of lifestyle factors like strength training, nutrition, and sleep, while making it clear that hormones are tools—not magic bullets—in a comprehensive longevity strategy.
The discussion concludes with an inside look at how Alloy Health is expanding access to menopause care through asynchronous medicine, education, and community—offering women real-time support, evidence-based guidance, and the power to make informed choices about their health.
Unbreakable Bone Health
Dr. Vonda’s Unbreakable Bone Health formula supports bone density and strength using patented ingredients backed by 30 years of clinical research.
Shop now: https://shop.drvondawright.com/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=hormones-8-feb-26
Unbreakable: A Woman’s Guide to Aging with Power
Dr. Vonda Wright’s newest book, Unbreakable, is a bold guide for women ready to redefine what aging looks and feels like. Blending cutting‑edge science with real‑world strategies, it helps you build strength, resilience, and momentum through every decade of life. Discover how to turn aging into your greatest advantage and live with power, purpose, and vitality.
Learn more or get your copy: https://theunbreakablebook.com?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=hormones-8-feb-26
About Dr. Vonda Wright:
I’m Vonda Wright, an orthopedic sports surgeon and women’s healthy‑aging expert. For 20 years I’ve helped athletes and everyday women protect their joints, build muscle, and extend their health span. Here you’ll get science-backed strategies to age with power, so you can keep doing what you love for decades to come.
Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright
Read Dr. Vonda Wright’s Substack: https://drvondawright.substack.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drvondawright
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vondawrightmd
Website: http://www.drvondawright.com/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=hormones-8-feb-26