Media Features

  • Sneaky Signs Your Hormone Therapy Dose Is Off—From Low Libido to an Enlarged Clitoris

    You finally got the hormone therapy prescription you hoped would end the hot flashes, night sweats and brain fog plaguing you during perimenopause. But weeks later, you’re still struggling—or worse, dealing with new symptoms. You’re wondering, Is this just how it is now?

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  • Why you’re slim everywhere except your stomach – and what you can do about belly fat

    You can be slim everywhere else and still struggle with stubborn belly fat, particularly after 50. Experts explain why menopause, stress, sleep and muscle loss can change where your body stores fat – and what may help.

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  • Sex after 60: why more women are embracing pleasure, confidence and better sex in their sixties

    Sexual desire doesn’t have an expiry date. From greater confidence and self-knowledge to treatments for vaginal dryness and changes in libido, discover why your sixties could be a fulfilling new chapter in your sex life

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  • Cold Hands and Feet? Why Women Are Taking Viagra To Boost Circulation— ‘It’s Life-Changing!’

    Cold weather is coming, and with it many of us suffer from pain in our fingers and toes. It’s a common problem for women with naturally low blood pressure, poor circulation or a condition called Raynaud’s syndrome.

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  • In Touch Rugby

    A fun feature introducing Lip Duo, the anti-aging complex I formulated for the lips on your face and the lips below the hips. Made with plant stem cells, it is designed to moisturize, plump, and soothe. I created it after thousands of women loved Julva, and I wanted something that cares for both.

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  • CEO Official Magazine

    A look at the quiet shift high-performing women notice in midlife, when focus, sleep, and resilience start to feel harder. I share how perimenopause and menopause are physiological, not personal failure, and how working with your changing body can become a turning point rather than a decline.

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  • Dr. Anna in a white medical coat with a stethoscope, wearing a patterned top and red pants on a light gray background

    Medscape

    In this clinical feature on a proactive approach to menopause management, I make the case that estrogen deficiency is not a benign state. I talk through why earlier, individualized support matters for bone, metabolic, cognitive, and urogenital health.

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  • Woman's World

    Peptides are everywhere right now, and Woman's World asked me to weigh in. I share why they can be a helpful supportive tool, but only inside a bigger picture that addresses nutrition, sleep, stress, and the root causes first. Start with what you can control and sustain.

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  • Medium

    Part of a Women's History Month series on women turning purpose into action. I share why I scheduled the graduation of my first class of certified Magic Menopause coaches for March 2026, because the most powerful way to honor women's history is to expand it for the women who come next.

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  • The Thrive Exchange

    The original home of the Women's History Month feature on women building pathways for the next generation. I reflect on going from financial hardship to a multi-seven-figure business and a patent, and on training the next wave of Magic Menopause coaches to multiply that impact.

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  • Grit Daily

    A feature on Camp Be More, the Las Vegas retreat rewriting the rules for women at midlife. I joined the lineup to share my belief that aging is not the end of adventure but a beautiful beginning of wisdom, vitality, and connection.

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  • Dr. Anna in a white medical coat with a stethoscope, wearing a patterned top and red pants on a light gray background

    Fox News: Menopause and Brain Fog

    Dr. Anna joined us to discuss “Menopause and Brain Fog: Understanding and Addressing Cognitive Changes” where she highlights the growing awareness of menopause and its associated cognitive symptoms, known as "meno fog," which affect 60% of women.

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  • Terry Wahls M.D.

    Terry invited Dr. Anna Cabeca to post on her blog this week. Read the following article about
weight-loss, hormones and menopause.

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  • Press Release

    The Girlfriend Doctor is proud to announce the PATENT awarded to its founder and CEO, Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, FACOG, for her invention of Julva®, a feminine cosmetic cream for women for relief of vaginal atrophy symptoms.

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  • USA Today

    Here's why some doctors shy away from hormone therapy for menopause – and what to know about risks.

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  • Parade

    Have hormones taken a toll on your ability to enjoy intimacy? Whether you’re dealing with pain, dryness, or a nonexistent libido, there’s plenty you can do to turn things around. Check out this article in Parade magazine, where I, along with other experts, shared methods for reclaiming your sexy. 

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  • Good Morning Washington

    Dr. Anna joined us to discuss “MenuPause: Five Unique Eating Plans to Break Through Your Weight Loss Plateau and Improve Mood, Sleep, and Hot Flashes"

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  • PopSugar / Yahoo!

    4 Possible Reasons Behind Postsex Bloating, According to a Doctor

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  • The Chalk Board

    Let this delicious fall scone recipe from Dr. Anna Cabeca trip you right into the kitchen for your first baking endeavor of the season. We recommend them smeared with grass-fed butter, coconut butter or this dreamy honey jam.

    This recipe is one of many goodies from MenuPause by Dr. Anna Cabeca, a gorgeously illustrated look into how menopause is treated globally. Diet being the number-one way to reduce symptoms and ease the transition.

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  • Diet and Menopause with Dr. David Perlmutter

    Dr. Anna Cabeca joins Dr. David Perlmutter to answer some of those burning questions about Diet/Menopause, and how to balance our hormones with simple things like food!

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  • The Today Show

    Dr. Anna Cabeca was recently featured on The Today Show for her insights on managing skin changes during perimenopause. In the article, she shared her expertise on how hormonal fluctuations impact skin health, emphasizing the role of adrenal hormones like DHEA in collagen production and overall skin integrity.

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  • Woman's World

    Dr. Anna Cabeca shares the menopause superfoods that heal as they slim, plus easy energy boosters, how to save big this summer, the drink that ends stress, easy recipes for sweet treats and more.

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Podcast Features

  • Retatrutide Deaths, Scary AI Chatbots for Kids & Kelly Clarkson's Feud


    1342

    Retatrutide is making weight loss headlines after two reported deaths involving products sold as the experimental injection, but what were people actually taking? Chalene Johnson examines black market peptides, GLP-1 sourcing and the questions a frightening headline cannot answer.

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  • wild & well


    The topic is vaginal health and Keto Green 16 with The Girlfriend Doctor, Dr. Anna Cabeca. On this episode we are talking vaginal health, hormone health, Keto Green 16

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  • well beyond 40


    Episode 211

    Dr. Cabeca shares her experience of being diagnosed with premature ovarian failure and early menopause at age 39 and how she balanced her hormones and took back
her health.

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  • the art of being well


    She dives into the role of progesterone and why bioidentical progesterone, used cyclically, can benefit many women. Dr. Cabeca shares her favorite herbs, botanicals, and micronutrients that can support hormone balance and fertility, and she offers clarity on misconceptions surrounding keto and fasting for women.

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  • the tamsen show


    We all need that girlfriend we can talk to about everything–sex, love, health, and, of course, menopause. Dr. Anna Cabeca is a board-certified OBGYN and hormone expert. She’s the author of “The Hormone Fix” and now “MenuPause” a cookbook featuring nutritious recipes that support a healthy diet and lifestyle in menopause.

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  • Energized


    Episode 596

    Join us here as we dive into hormone health during menopause and talk about all the pros and cons of bioidentical hormone replacement.  Plus, we’ll guide you on what you can do NOW to navigate your body’s changes with ease and grace as you age. Check it out!

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  • Thyroid Pharmacist


    Episode 48

    We dive into why perimenopause and menopause can feel so destabilizing for women, especially alongside thyroid conditions, and what to do to feel vibrant and empowered in this “second spring.”

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  • Everyday Wellness


    Episode 404

    Dr. Anna Cabeca discusses perimenopause and menopause treatments, including hormone therapy and her Sexual CPR program, on the Everyday Wellness podcast. She offers strategies for incontinence and vaginal rejuvenation, empowering women in their health journeys.

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  • Cynthia Thurlow Podcast


    Healing Your Hormones and Becoming Empowered with The Girlfriend Doctor

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  • The Well Drop


    Episode 84

    Overwhelmed by perimenopause? Join us on The Well Drop podcast with Dr. Anna Cabeca as we demystify the symptoms and share key strategies for self-care to enhance your and your family’s well-being.

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  • Hack My Age


    Episode 227

    Struggling with menopause symptoms? Join us on the Hack My Age podcast. We’ll dive into improving libido, managing hormone health, and practical self-care strategies.

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  • The DUTCH Podcast


    Episode 77

    Explore fertility and reproductive health insights with Dr. Anna Cabeca in a powerful conversation with Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton. They discuss the impact of hormonal balance, lifestyle choices, and the importance of a holistic approach to conception.

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