So many times our guests' own personal experiences drive them to learn to become functional experts on important issues.  Kirstie Cunningham, MD and OBGYN, experienced premature menopause, which created health complexities and complications when she was in her twenties, and then came the challenge of conceiving a child.  Kirstie's own journey made her empathetic to her patients' individual situations, and because she wanted to be able to fully understand treatment options, she became certified by the North American Menopause Society.  Today she runs a medical practice that serves her midlife patients, no matter their needs, even men needing a hormone boost of their own!We discuss:The Women's Health Initiative Study looking at the older hormone therapies previously usedBio-identical hormone therapy - cardiovascular and mental health benefitsThe O-Shot - Using a patients own platelets to help with orgasm, vaginal lubrication and stress incontinenceThe importance  of strength training in midlife to maintain muscle mass - use your own body weight to startWhere to find Kirstie Cunningham, MD - Greater Atlanta area@drkirstiecunninghammdhttps://www.metrohealthandwellness.comInfo about the O-Shothttps://www.oshotsexy.comFollow Asking for a Friend on Social media outlets:https://www.instagram.com/askingforafriend_pod/https://www.facebook.com/askforafriendpod/Please provide a review and share. This helps us grow! https://lovethepodcast.com/AFAF