NextAge Season 2 Spotlights 6,000 Daily U.S. Menopause Cases in Episode Hosted by LaTonya Turner
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Updated · WPLN · May 20
NextAge Season 2 Spotlights 6,000 Daily U.S. Menopause Cases in Episode Hosted by LaTonya Turner
1 articles · Updated · WPLN · May 20
LaTonya Turner’s latest NextAge Season 2 episode centers on menopause and perimenopause, pairing personal accounts from Nashville Public Radio hosts with guidance from medical specialists.
About 6,000 U.S. women enter menopause each day, the program notes, underscoring why the topic is drawing broader attention after years of myths, misunderstanding and mockery.
Guests include Vanderbilt menopause practitioner Dr. William Lee, nurse practitioner Anne-Ward Eshelman, and WPLN and WNXP hosts and staff sharing workplace and lived experiences.
The episode also highlights resources from The Menopause Society and invites audience participation through a call-in line and live YouTube discussion.
Season 2 of NextAge is backed by grants from the West End Home Foundation and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, framing the series around aging, dignity and community support.
As menopause becomes a booming industry, how can women separate effective medical advice from clever marketing?
After decades of medical neglect, what is truly driving the sudden mainstream and financial interest in menopause?
How is the reversal of old FDA warnings on hormone therapy already reshaping women's health and treatment options?