The Cosmetic Injector

Perimenopause & Menopause supplement aisle got you overwhelmed? 😅 Let’s simplify it.

These are 6 supplements/nutrients I think are actually worth talking about during perimenopause + menopause:

💪 Creatine
☀️ Vitamin D3
🦴 Calcium
🫀 Omega-3s
🌙 Magnesium
🥛 Protein

Why these? Because midlife isn’t just about managing hot flashes. We need to be thinking about muscle, bone density, cardiovascular health, sleep, nutrition and healthy aging.

And here’s the important part: you probably DON’T need every supplement on this list.

✨ Food first when possible
✨ Supplement to fill gaps
✨ Resistance training matters
✨ Your individual needs, labs, diet + medical history matter

And please be skeptical of anything promising to “balance your hormones” with one magical supplement. 👀

Save this for your next supplement restock + send it to a woman entering her perimenopause era. 🩷

— | Board-Certified PA-C

Educational purposes only. Supplements aren’t appropriate for everyone and can interact with medications or medical conditions. Discuss your individual needs with your healthcare provider.

The FDA spent an entire day talking about testosterone for women. 👏🏼 And THAT matters.

On September 17th, the FDA brought together experts to examine what we know — and what we still need to learn — about testosterone therapy in menopausal women.

Important distinction: this was NOT an approval. It was a scientific discussion about the evidence, safety, research gaps, and what needs to happen next.

The strongest current evidence supports testosterone for HSDD in postmenopausal women. For other potential benefits — including mood, cognition, muscle, bone health and overall well-being — enough research (specifically in females) has not been conducted to draw firm conclusions.

And that’s exactly why we need more high-quality studies designed specifically for women. 👏🏼

I’m encouraged that the FDA is having this conversation and appears open to reviewing a women-specific testosterone product if appropriate evidence is submitted.

This is a starting point — but it feels like progress. 🤍

Public comments are still open until October 19th, so make your voices heard! 🗣️

Swipe ➡️ for my biggest takeaways from the meeting.

PA-C | Educational purposes only. Not individualized medical advice.

From little girl dreams to helping people become the best version of themselves ✨

This old photo reminds me how far the journey has been. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to be back then (besides very fashionable, clearly), but I always knew I wanted to help people feel confident, healthy, and seen.

Today, as a physician associate in aesthetics and longevity medicine, I get to do exactly that — helping patients feel their best both inside and out. Confidence, wellness, and self-care aren’t superficial… they’re powerful.

Grateful for the women who inspired me, the patients who trust me, and the little girl who believed big things were possible.

Happy International Women’s Day 💫

Meet Murphy 🤍✨
Our newest family member, professional heart-stealer, and full-time good boy.
Fluffy, fearless, and already besties with his doggie siblings 🐾💛

Get ready for lots of puppy spam, muddy paws, and unconditional love.
Welcome home, Murph 🤍🐶 and I are already obsessed!

A HUGE thank you to for making this happen💕