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Perimenopause & Menopause · Movement & Exercise · Nutrition · Metabolic Health · Primary Care

Creatine for Women: What the Science Actually Says

Creatine gets hyped by influencers and picked apart by skeptics. Here’s what actually holds up for women in perimenopause and menopause, and where the evidence runs thin.

28 April 2026·6 min read·Dr. Meghan Tierney

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Primary Care

Breast MRI: who actually needs it, and who doesn't

Most women don't need a breast MRI, and that's good news. A board-certified doctor walks through who does, and why.

24 July 2026·4 min read·Dr. Meghan Tierney

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Perimenopause & Menopause

The Zyrtec and Pepcid Trend, Explained

Do Pepcid and Zyrtec actually help PMDD and perimenopause symptoms? Dr. Meghan Tierney breaks down the internet trend and reviews the clinical data.

3 June 2026·5 min read·Dr. Meghan Tierney

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