Menopause & Midlife Skin: Hormones, Collagen & The REAL Fixes
Is your skin and hair changing faster than you'd like after 40? You're not alone—and you're not imagining it. In this powerful episode of All About You, Dr. Shanna Wachs sits down with renowned regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert Dr. Amy Killen to unpack the real reasons why skin and hair health can suddenly shift during perimenopause and menopause.
We explore:
• How hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone affect aging skin and hair
• The science behind collagen loss, red light therapy, and regenerative treatments like PRP and stem cells
• Whether topical estrogen creams actually work for skin rejuvenation
• The truth about weight gain, belly fat, and muscle loss in midlife—and what really helps
• Myths and facts around GLP-1s, hair thinning, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Whether you're in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, this is a must-listen for any woman looking to reclaim her radiance, confidence, and vitality. Don’t forget to hit subscribe and check the show notes for links to Dr. Killen’s work and resources!
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00:00:00 – Welcome + Hormones, Skin & Aging
00:01:07 – Meet Dr. Amy Killen: Hormone & Skin Expert
00:02:01 – Why Skin & Hair Change in Menopause
00:02:38 – Hormones & Skin Health in Perimenopause
00:03:57 – Testosterone’s Role in Hair Loss & Growth
00:05:34 – Estrogen & Skin After 40
00:06:47 – Skin Sensitivity in Perimenopause
00:07:35 – Collagen Loss in Menopause
00:09:47 – Rediscover You Program Overview
00:10:50 – Sleep, Stress & Skin Aging
00:12:26 – Top Tips for Skin & Hair Health
00:13:09 – Red Light Therapy Benefits
00:14:44 – Too Many Skincare Choices?
00:15:45 – 3 Skincare Essentials After 40
00:17:06 – Solutions for Thinning Hair
00:19:08 – Menopause Belly Fat & Weight Gain
00:22:12 – Hormone Therapy & Weight
00:23:36 – Weight Loss Injections in Menopause
00:26:31 – Gut Health & Microbiome
00:27:50 – Natural Menopause vs. HRT
00:28:51 – Who Should Avoid Hormone Therapy
00:29:34 – Age Limit for Starting HRT
00:30:23 – Vaginal Estrogen & Sexual Wellness
00:32:30 – Dr. Killen’s Advice to Her Younger Self
00:33:12 – Key Takeaways on Menopause Health
* skin aging after 40
* hair thinning menopause
* hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
* perimenopause skin changes
* collagen loss menopause
* regenerative medicine for aging
* PRP for hair loss women
* midlife weight gain belly fat
* red light therapy skin benefits
* GLP-1 weight loss menopause
* vaginal estrogen for dryness
