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The Hormonal Body with Dr. James Simon, A.K.A. The Menopause Whisperer
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- Oct 10, 2025
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Summary
In this episode, Ali speaks with Dr. James A. Simon, a leading OB-GYN and "Menopause Whisperer," about his pioneering work in sexual medicine and menopause care. Dr. Simon discusses the challenges and importance of addressing sexual health in gynecology, the evolution of hormone therapy, and the cultural barriers that often prevent open conversations about menopause and women’s sexuality. The episode highlights the need for more holistic, individualized care for women, the impact of hormones on health and wellbeing, and the progress still needed in medical education and societal attitudes. Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of menopause, hormone therapy, and the value of compassionate, open dialogue about women’s health and aging. Topics also include how aging has changed over generations, why people got scared of Hormone Replacement Therapy, the prevalence and benefits of testosterone in women, the politics of hysterectomies, how Viagra was happened upon, and how GLP-1s work. FOR MORE ALI MEZEY: ALI - Website ALI - LinkTree FOR MORE JAMES: IntimMedicine Website: https://intimmedicine.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@intimmedicinespecialists5815/videos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntimMedicine Restore Yourself: A Woman's Guide to Reviving Her Sexual Desire and Passion for Life Book by Dr. James A. Simon. JAMES BIO: James A. Simon, MD, CCD, MSCP, IF, FACOG Dr. James A. Simon is a board-certified Ob/Gyn, and reproductive endocrinologist. He is Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. Dr. Simon also holds certifications as an AASECT-Certified Sexuality Counsellor, an ISCD-Certified Clinical Bone Densitometrist, and a Menopause Society-Certified menopause special…