What Women Want Their Loved Ones to Know About Menopause—And Why Cancer Care Conversations Fall Short

Hello readers!

Good afternoon. Women’s health is still playing catch-up, and we’re diving into the biggest gaps and solutions today:

🔹 What Do You Wish People Knew About Menopause? 🗳️ I’m launching a survey to uncover what women really want their partners, doctors, and loved ones to understand about their menopause experience. Your voice can help change the conversation—take the survey now!

🔹 Why Women Aren’t Told This About Cancer 🎧 Men with prostate cancer get warned about sexual side effects—women? Not so much. Dr. Kristin Rojas is on a mission to change that.

🔹 What Breast Cancer Activists Can Teach Us About Fighting for Women’s Health 💪 They reshaped the system before—how do we apply their lessons to today’s healthcare battles?

PLUS:
✔ The best menopause podcasts you need to hear and guess who made the list 😲
✔ What recent IVF executive orders really mean
✔ A book to help you finally tackle your to-do list

💡 Ready to dig in? Let’s go.

Why Aren’t Women Told This About Cancer?

When men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, they’re immediately told how it will impact their sexual function. But women? Many are left in the dark

More than 80% of women experience sexual dysfunction due to cancer treatments, yet conversations about preserving intimacy and addressing painful side effects are rare. Dr. Kristin Rojas is on a mission to change that.

In our latest Fempower Health episode, she reveals what every woman should know about navigating sexual health before, during, and after cancer treatment—and why advocating for yourself is critical.

💡 Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation. Read the blog now to learn practical solutions and expert insights.

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The Women Who Transformed Breast Cancer—And What It Means for Women’s Health Today

A healthcare system in crisis is an even bigger one for the health of women.

Right now, we’re facing unprecedented cuts to medical research and health programs. Every signal from Washington points to an era where funding for women's health (and so many other things 😔) is on the chopping block—again.

This isn’t just about one budget cycle. It’s about what happens when funding disappears, research stalls, and progress rewinds.

Women’s health, specifically has seen this before (OK, maybe not to this magnitude, but I am trying to be solution-oriented). Breast cancer activists built an unstoppable movement in the face of neglect, stigma, and political barriers. 💪 They changed the system—permanently.

💡 So what can we learn from them? What did they do right? And how can we apply their winning playbook to other areas of women’s health before it's too late?

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Menopause: The Things They Get So Wrong

I’m gathering insights on menopause, and I’d love to hear from you. What do you wish your loved ones knew? What’s been the most frustrating thing they’ve done? Take this short, anonymous survey—it only takes 2 minutes. Your input will help shape something important!

👉 Spread the word about this survey! Can’t wait to share results.