Can Menopause Cause UTIs? | Dr. Anna Cabeca | The Girlfriend Doctor Show Ep. 268
Dr. Anna Cabeca explains how hormonal declines during perimenopause and menopause create a perfect storm for recurrent urinary tract infections, bacterial vaginosis, and yeast infections. She links estrogen, progesterone, and DHEA loss to changes in vaginal pH and microbiome diversity, which can also affect cognition. Conventional antibiotic treatment often worsens the imbalance, while bioidentical hormone therapy, targeted probiotics, and lifestyle adjustments can restore resilience. The episode offers a roadmap for women and clinicians to address root causes rather than symptoms.
The Truth About Cancer Tests | Jeffrey Gladden | The Girlfriend Doctor Show Ep. 267
The Girlfriend Doctor Show episode features Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, a former interventional cardiologist turned functional‑integrative longevity specialist, who explains why conventional "sick care" fails to address the cellular roots of aging. Gladden recounts his personal health crisis—weight gain, chronic fatigue,...
The Natural GLP-1 Secret | Ashley Koff | The Girlfriend Doctor Show Ep. 266
The episode of The Girlfriend Doctor Show featured registered dietitian Ashley Koff discussing the emerging class of glucagon‑like peptide (GLP) hormones and their role in weight health. Host Ashley Koff (the doctor) frames the conversation around GLP‑1, GLP‑2, GLP‑3 and...
How Accurate Are DEXA Scans? | Dr. Susan Brown | The Girlfriend Doctor Show Ep. 265
The episode of The Girlfriend Doctor Show features Dr. Susan Brown discussing how accurate DEXA scans are and why bone health should be evaluated through functional measures rather than solely imaging. Brown argues that muscle strength is the primary predictor of...
The Link Between Epigenetics and Disease | Fab Mancini | The Girlfriend Doctor Show Ep. 264
In the latest Girlfriend Doctor Show, Dr. Fab Mancini explains that less than 10% of chronic disease is genetic, while the majority is driven by epigenetic mechanisms. He argues that daily habits, stress, toxins and mindset can activate or silence...