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