Today I sit down with Dr. Alicia Robbins to discuss the critical need for better education and support for women in perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Robbins shares how her background as a general OB/GYN led her to realize that many women in their late 30s and 40s were struggling with symptoms like sleep disturbances, mood swings, and weight gain—yet traditional training left her without the right tools to help them. Together, they break down the misinformation surrounding hormone therapy and why menopause care needs to be a recognized specialty.
Tune in as we explore:
- The lack of perimenopause education in traditional medical training
- Why hormone therapy is often misunderstood and underutilized
- How women can advocate for themselves when their doctors dismiss menopause symptoms
- The importance of sleep and how hormones impact mood, weight, and long-term health
- Why today’s women are demanding better menopause care compared to previous generations
This episode is essential listening for women of all ages—whether you’re approaching menopause, in the midst of it, or just want to be better prepared for what’s ahead. 🎧🔥
Dr Alicia Robbins is a board-certified OBGYN, menopause practitioner and lifestyle medicine doctor. Originally from southern Arizona, she completed her undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University and graduated medical school and residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
She then worked at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City as a full-time faculty member and received several teaching awards during her time there. In addition to teaching residents, she sat on the admission committee at Mount Sinai.
Once she turned 40, she realized there was not a lot of guidance for women in their 40s and 50s on how to optimize health and feel better.
After more than decade in NYC, she and her husband and moved to Greenwich, CT where she has been working for 5 years performing obstetrics and surgery at Greenwich Hospital. She is a certified Peri/Menopause Practitioner and a Lifestyle Medicine physician. She speaks regularly on women's health and has been featured in Allure Magazine, The New York Times, ABC channel 7, Parents magazine and several podcasts.
She is married to Dr. Tarek Korban, an oral-maxillofacial surgeon in NY and is the mother of 3 young boys. She is an active member of her community and is passionate about supporting the women in her community and especially hte female-founded local businesses. She cherishes spending time with her family and friends and tries to remember that the simple things in life bring the most pleasure.
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Thank you Dr Robbins for your amazing information!
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