When standard menopause treatment isn’t working, what other options are available? In this video, Dr. James Simon explores several challenging, but surprisingly common, menopause cases and discusses treatment options for women who aren’t satisfied with standard menopausal hormone therapy. From bleeding and progesterone intolerance to concerns about blood pressure, contraception, and endometrial protection, Dr. Simon explains how certain therapies may offer multiple benefits in specific situations.
Watch as Dr. Simon expands the menopause treatment toolkit with practical approaches for individualized patient care.
What happens to your sex life when you enter perimenopause and menopause, and why aren’t more women talking about it? In this candid and informative conversation, renowned women’s sexual health expert Dr. James Simon tackles the changes that can affect desire, arousal, comfort, and intimacy as hormone levels shift. From declining libido and changes in sexual response to vaginal symptoms that can make sex uncomfortable, Dr. Simon explains what’s happening in the body and, most importantly, what women can do about it. Menopause doesn’t have to mean the end of a satisfying sex life. Understanding the changes and knowing your treatment options can make all the difference.
Menopause hormone therapy continues to evolve, giving women more options for personalized treatment. Understanding the differences between hormones, formulations, delivery methods, and individual risk factors can help women and their healthcare providers make informed… Read More »
IntimMedicine Specialists is proud to share this episode of The Brilliant Body Podcast with Ali Mezey, featuring our own Dr. James A. Simon, widely known as The Menopause Whisperer. In this deep and… Read More »
Menopause shouldn’t be something women have to “just live with.” Every woman deserves care that truly supports her well-being, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Led by Dr. James A. Simon, one of the nation’s… Read More »
Menopause care is evolving, and 2024 brought significant advancements in hormone therapy and women’s health care. In this video, Dr. Jim Simon of IntimMedicine Specialists highlights the latest research on hormone therapy, cognitive health,… Read More »
Did you know that unlike any other species, women live decades beyond their reproductive years? Women deserve to embrace a vibrant, energetic, and sexually fulfilling life that lasts well into their 70s, 80s, and beyond…. Read More »
In this episode of LymphaCure, Dr. James Simon, a highly esteemed gynecologist and reproductive endocrinologist, discusses critical gaps in menopause education. Despite living in the 21st century, many women remain unaware of menopause until they… Read More »
https://intimmedicine.com/contact-us/ The Menopause Society meeting was the largest ever, reflecting growing interest in menopause treatments. The focus was on the psychosocial and psychological aspects of menopause, including mood changes and sleep disturbances. Dr. Simon presented… Read More »
In this video, Dr. Simon, is interviewed by Andrea Donsky, Nutritionist, Research and Menopause Educator, and Co-Founder of We Are Morphus. The interview addresses women’s sexual health, covering the impact of hormonal changes on libido,… Read More »
In a recent article, Hot Flash Drug Succeeds in Two Pivotal Trials, published on the www.medpagetoday.com website, the novel non-hormonal treatment, elinzanetant, is discussed. It has shown significant success in alleviating hot flashes in postmenopausal women… Read More »
An important message from my assistant and practice manager: Hello, my name is Barbara Gallagher. Most of you probably don’t know me, I am the behind-the-scenes person that tends to Dr. Simon’s business and consulting… Read More »
It is well known that erectile dysfunction (ED) increases in prevalence and severity as men* age. Approximately 50% of 50-year-old men have some symptoms of ED, increasing to 60% of 60-year-old men, 70% of 70-year-old… Read More »
Dr. James Simon discusses the importance of sexual health during menopause and encourages clinicians to open up the conversation with patients. He discusses several treatment options and resources with Dr. Marla Shapiro. Dr. Marla Shapiro:… Read More »
Dr. James Simon discusses the importance of sexual health at menopause and encourages clinicians to open up the conversation with patients. He reviews treatment options and resources. (www.menopause.org)
Is penetration ever painful for you? Whether it’s with fingers, toys, or penises, you’re not alone: An estimated 50% of menopausal women with sexually active partners experience pain during vaginal penetration. And that’s just women… Read More »
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), which affects about 10% of women in the United States, is defined as the persistent or recurrent deficiency or absence of sexual desire accompanied by personal distress. There are treatments… Read More »
There is so much misconception about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and menopause. I was recently featured on #justASK, a healthcare podcast dedicated to providing evidenced-based information from a team of sexual health experts. #justASK is… Read More »
How many times have you shuddered the moment someone mentions your parents or your grandparents having sex? As a doctor specializing in sexual health, I’ve seen that inevitable gasp time and time again. The mere… Read More »
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow, founder of the wellness and lifestyle brand goop®, recently launched a new “sexual health supplement” marketed under the name DTF. According to advertisements, this product is intended to “support women’s sexual desire, arousal, and mood.” We believe this claim to be an example of a misleading campaign marketed to consumers that is unsupported by scientific evidence.
How the US Government and The Media Conspired to Convince Women That Menopausal Hormone Therapy Was Dangerous” presented at ISSWSH 2020 Orlando, FL March 5, 2020
Dr. Simon explains why even doctors need to be educated on menopause.
Check out Dr. Simon’s view on hot flashes.
If your partner is going through menopause, here’s a brief guide for survival. Menopause isn’t just a challenging time for the person going through it, but it can also be difficult for partners, friends, and… Read More »
Back in April 2020, an article in the Journal of Women’s Health prompted me to think about the differences between men and women’s life and death responses to COVID-19. That article illustrated what we’ve heard… Read More »
We are pleased to share a recent article in Washingtonian Magazine featuring an interview with our own Dr. James Simon, “The Menopause Whisperer.” In the article, Dr. Simon discusses female sexual dysfunction, the state of… Read More »
Pellet Hormone Replacement FAQ We know that Hormone Replacement Therapy is essential for managing severe menopause (or andropause, aka “manopause!”) symptoms, and hopefully there is an easy way to deliver it, right? Fortunately, there is!… Read More »
As the number of postmenopausal women continues to grow — reaching an estimated 1 billion worldwide — patients might believe that doctors have a good sense of the full range of menopausal symptoms and how… Read More »
Personalized Care Any medical treatment should be considered specific to the needs and hormone concentrations of each individual patient. This is why we share our full breadth of knowledge about endocrinology, medical safety, and treatment… Read More »
We unequivocally support the use of menopausal hormone therapy to mitigate menopause symptoms and prevent disease for a variety of patients. Let’s review the facts of the case. THIS IS NOT FAKE NEWS! When… Read More »
The symptoms of menopause are numerous and we now know that a large part of women’s working memory is affected by menopause. Memory is affected by both the levels of hormones and their fluctuations. As… Read More »
I’d like to clear up some confusion regarding the use of estrogen to offset the symptoms of menopause. I won’t bury the lead; vaginal estrogen IS a safe menopause treatment for almost all menopausal women… Read More »
Upon hearing a cancer diagnosis a person’s world changes immediately and forever. The person becomes a patient. The patient has to make myriad decisions about treatment plans, and the possibility of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy…. Read More »
Electronic medical records (EMRs) are patient records of health-related information that can be created, gathered, and managed by authorized clinicians and staff within one health care organization. EMRs were designed to streamline the daily workflow… Read More »
If you’re in the New York City area on April 7-9, 2017 join me and colleagues at the The Westin NY at Times Square for our annual Survival Skills for Today’s Gynecologist program. It’s a… Read More »
In different ways, cultures around the world celebrate when young girls become women around the time of their first menstrual period, but few celebrate the milestone of menopause. Why is that? Perhaps because we focus… Read More »
Sexual empowerment not only applies to equality in the boardroom of the work place, but in the bedroom as well. Equality in comfort and sexual satisfaction, and equality in the types and numbers of treatments… Read More »
A tiny butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck has an important role in overall well-being; it helps regulate body temperature as well as metabolism (how fast you burn calories). When the thyroid is… Read More »
For women going through the menopausal transition, there’s no better discovery than a safe, natural, nonhormonal treatment for hot flash relief that really works. So a study just presented at the annual scientific meeting… Read More »
Non-Hormonal Prescription Option for Hot Flashes Hot flashes and its nocturnal cousin, night sweats, the highly descriptive street names for the vasomotor symptoms (VMS) experienced by as many as 80% of menopausal women, are the… Read More »
Woman transitioning through menopause may deal with a number of different symptoms, and all of varying severity. Menopause is unique to each woman – some experience mild symptoms, and others experience extreme ones. The only… Read More »
Getting a good night’s sleep may just be a dream for many menopausal women. Studies indicate that, along with hot flashes, mood swings, migraine headaches, trouble sleeping is another, unpleasant side effect of menopause. Approximately… Read More »
For years, my patients going through menopause have complained of migraine headaches. But for some reason, research has never been able to back up what I’ve known for years, and what women have been experiencing… Read More »
Debunking Myths About Intimacy and Aging
