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"Board-Certified": What Does It Actually Mean? • Inside America’s confusing and sometimes misleading world of medical boards
"Board-Certified": What Does It Actually Mean?
Inside America’s confusing and sometimes misleading world of medical boards
vajenda.substack.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:19 PM
"Board-Certified": What Does It Actually Mean? • Inside America’s confusing and sometimes misleading world of medical boards
The Lucky Egg is an Essential Guide to Fertility • A conversation with Dr. Lucky Sekhon about her new book
The Lucky Egg is an Essential Guide to Fertility
A conversation with Dr. Lucky Sekhon about her new book
vajenda.substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:20 AM
The Lucky Egg is an Essential Guide to Fertility • A conversation with Dr. Lucky Sekhon about her new book
How Much Protein Do Women Need? • A reality check on protein requirements, labeling loopholes, and a review of Mel Robbins’ protein shot.
How Much Protein Do Women Need?
A reality check on protein requirements, labeling loopholes, and a review of Mel Robbins’ protein shot.
vajenda.substack.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:20 AM
How Much Protein Do Women Need? • A reality check on protein requirements, labeling loopholes, and a review of Mel Robbins’ protein shot.
The Vajenda in 2025: The Year in Review • What you read, the studies that caught my eye, why skepticism is a survival skill, and what I’m watching for 2026
The Vajenda in 2025: The Year in Review
What you read, the studies that caught my eye, why skepticism is a survival skill, and what I’m watching for 2026
vajenda.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:19 AM
The Vajenda in 2025: The Year in Review • What you read, the studies that caught my eye, why skepticism is a survival skill, and what I’m watching for 2026
Menopause Hormone Therapy and Dementia: the latest research in The Lancet • A new paper supports the guidelines: no proof of benefit or harm. Why is there still confusion?
Menopause Hormone Therapy and Dementia: the latest research in The Lancet
A new paper supports the guidelines: no proof of benefit or harm. Why is there still confusion?
vajenda.substack.com
December 27, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Menopause Hormone Therapy and Dementia: the latest research in The Lancet • A new paper supports the guidelines: no proof of benefit or harm. Why is there still confusion?
"Has Feminism Failed Women?" is not a real question • CBS News and Bari Weiss Promote Political Propaganda Packaged as a Debate
"Has Feminism Failed Women?" is not a real question
CBS News and Bari Weiss Promote Political Propaganda Packaged as a Debate
vajenda.substack.com
December 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM
"Has Feminism Failed Women?" is not a real question • CBS News and Bari Weiss Promote Political Propaganda Packaged as a Debate
When Vaginal Symptoms Aren’t “Just Menopause” • Trichomonas is the STI that peaks in perimenopause: what you need to know, and why it's often overlooked
When Vaginal Symptoms Aren’t “Just Menopause”
Trichomonas is the STI that peaks in perimenopause: what you need to know, and why it's often overlooked
vajenda.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:12 AM
When Vaginal Symptoms Aren’t “Just Menopause” • Trichomonas is the STI that peaks in perimenopause: what you need to know, and why it's often overlooked
The FDA Extends the Approved Age of Use for Flibanserin (Addyi), a Drug for Low Desire • How well does it really work for women in menopause?
The FDA Extends the Approved Age of Use for Flibanserin (Addyi), a Drug for Low Desire
How well does it really work for women in menopause?
vajenda.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The FDA Extends the Approved Age of Use for Flibanserin (Addyi), a Drug for Low Desire • How well does it really work for women in menopause?
Menopause, Iron, and Cognition • A new study connects some of the dots
Menopause, Iron, and Cognition
A new study connects some of the dots
vajenda.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Menopause, Iron, and Cognition • A new study connects some of the dots
A Five-Step Guide to Combating Misinformation on Social Media • How fear, profit, and cherry-picked data shape your feed—and what to do about it.
A Five-Step Guide to Combating Misinformation on Social Media
How fear, profit, and cherry-picked data shape your feed—and what to do about it.
vajenda.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:19 AM
A Five-Step Guide to Combating Misinformation on Social Media • How fear, profit, and cherry-picked data shape your feed—and what to do about it.
A Vaccine That May Reduce Dementia? The Evidence Keeps Getting Stronger • And women may benefit the most
A Vaccine That May Reduce Dementia? The Evidence Keeps Getting Stronger
And women may benefit the most
vajenda.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
A Vaccine That May Reduce Dementia? The Evidence Keeps Getting Stronger • And women may benefit the most
Abortion Rights in Canada are Under Attack • Forced-birth groups are testing their strategy
Abortion Rights in Canada are Under Attack
Forced-birth groups are testing their strategy
vajenda.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Abortion Rights in Canada are Under Attack • Forced-birth groups are testing their strategy
Jennifer Gunter & Eric Topol - Discuss Women’s Health • From Dr. Jen Gunter and Eric Topol's live video
Jennifer Gunter & Eric Topol - Discuss Women’s Health
From Dr. Jen Gunter and Eric Topol's live video
vajenda.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Jennifer Gunter & Eric Topol - Discuss Women’s Health • From Dr. Jen Gunter and Eric Topol's live video
How Long Can I Safely Stay on Menopause Hormone Therapy? • Ask Dr. Jen
How Long Can I Safely Stay on Menopause Hormone Therapy?
Ask Dr. Jen
vajenda.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
How Long Can I Safely Stay on Menopause Hormone Therapy? • Ask Dr. Jen
Vintage Data, Modern Misinformation: • The FDA’s use of outdated studies and Makary’s inaccurate all-cause mortality claim, explained
Vintage Data, Modern Misinformation:
The FDA’s use of outdated studies and Makary’s inaccurate all-cause mortality claim, explained
vajenda.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Vintage Data, Modern Misinformation: • The FDA’s use of outdated studies and Makary’s inaccurate all-cause mortality claim, explained
Reaction to the FDA Announcement on MHT • Removing the Black Box Warning was Served with a Side of Serious Misinformation
Reaction to the FDA Announcement on MHT
Removing the Black Box Warning was Served with a Side of Serious Misinformation
vajenda.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Reaction to the FDA Announcement on MHT • Removing the Black Box Warning was Served with a Side of Serious Misinformation
Does Testosterone Really Help Women Recover from Hip Fracture? • A closer look at the claim made at the FDA’s menopause hormone therapy panel
Does Testosterone Really Help Women Recover from Hip Fracture?
A closer look at the claim made at the FDA’s menopause hormone therapy panel
vajenda.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Does Testosterone Really Help Women Recover from Hip Fracture? • A closer look at the claim made at the FDA’s menopause hormone therapy panel
When Periods Stop : Understanding Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA) • Why this under-recognized condition deserves more attention–and how you can help researchers close the data gap
When Periods Stop : Understanding Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA)
Why this under-recognized condition deserves more attention–and how you can help researchers close the data gap
vajenda.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
When Periods Stop : Understanding Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA) • Why this under-recognized condition deserves more attention–and how you can help researchers close the data gap
Update from The 2025 Menopause Sociaty Annual Meeting • And more posts to come
Update from The 2025 Menopause Sociaty Annual Meeting
And more posts to come
vajenda.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Update from The 2025 Menopause Sociaty Annual Meeting • And more posts to come
Abstract Thinking: Three Studies from the Menopause Society Meeting That Deserve a Closer Look • And women deserve more than hot takes and hormone hype
Abstract Thinking: Three Studies from the Menopause Society Meeting That Deserve a Closer Look
And women deserve more than hot takes and hormone hype
vajenda.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Abstract Thinking: Three Studies from the Menopause Society Meeting That Deserve a Closer Look • And women deserve more than hot takes and hormone hype
Testosterone Therapy for Libido: 10 Takeaways from the Menopause Society Meeting • Key lessons on how to measure, prescribe, and actually understand this hormone.
Testosterone Therapy for Libido: 10 Takeaways from the Menopause Society Meeting
Key lessons on how to measure, prescribe, and actually understand this hormone.
vajenda.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Testosterone Therapy for Libido: 10 Takeaways from the Menopause Society Meeting • Key lessons on how to measure, prescribe, and actually understand this hormone.
In Recognition of World Menopause Day • Lifestyle factors, supplement safety, and more.
In Recognition of World Menopause Day
Lifestyle factors, supplement safety, and more.
vajenda.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
In Recognition of World Menopause Day • Lifestyle factors, supplement safety, and more.
Mapping Testosterone Levels Through Midlife and Menopause • A new study offer more clarity
Mapping Testosterone Levels Through Midlife and Menopause
A new study offer more clarity
vajenda.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Mapping Testosterone Levels Through Midlife and Menopause • A new study offer more clarity
Is there a Better Birth Control Pill for Perimenopause? • A closer look at the risk of blood clots
Is there a Better Birth Control Pill for Perimenopause?
A closer look at the risk of blood clots
vajenda.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Is there a Better Birth Control Pill for Perimenopause? • A closer look at the risk of blood clots
Menopause Hormone Therapy: Politics and Personal Agendas are Threatening Science • The WHI Steering Committee Responds to the FDA Panel on MHT
Menopause Hormone Therapy: Politics and Personal Agendas are Threatening Science
The WHI Steering Committee Responds to the FDA Panel on MHT
vajenda.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Menopause Hormone Therapy: Politics and Personal Agendas are Threatening Science • The WHI Steering Committee Responds to the FDA Panel on MHT