Dr. Kelly Casperson's Substack

The Top Takeaways from the 2022 Menopause Society Guidelines

Yes, Virgina, sometimes we do have consensus

May 10 • Kelly Casperson, MD

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April 2026

The Word “Menopause” Is Terrible

and why a supportive work environment must understand what is actually going on.

Apr 26 • Kelly Casperson, MD

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“Suck It Up” is Not a Strategy

“Suck It Up” Is Also Not Medical Advice - It is privilege wrapped in dismissal

Apr 19 • Kelly Casperson, MD

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Studies Can and Will be Used Against You

And Why You Shouldn’t Believe the Headlines

Apr 12 • Kelly Casperson, MD

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Sex Doesn’t Have an Expiration Date

Intimacy in older adults is stigmatized

Apr 5 • Kelly Casperson, MD

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March 2026

The Midlife Reckoning: A Guide for Both of You

Do we talk to men enough about this?

Mar 28 • Kelly Casperson, MD

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Menopause is a terrible name

Menopause is one of the worst branding mistakes in medicine.

Mar 22 • Kelly Casperson, MD

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Desire Discrepancy Is Not a Sex Problem

It’s really about communication, trauma, and attachment. Most of us were never taught how to handle any of this.

Mar 15 • Kelly Casperson, MD

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How Low Desire is Actually Protective

Hidden Wisdom versus Clinical Condition - It can be both.

Mar 8 • Kelly Casperson, MD

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Why I get on stage

And use anatomy words that are banned on Meta

Mar 7 • Kelly Casperson, MD

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Since the Boxed Warning Fell

The ripple effects are real. And quietly the tune is changing.

Mar 1 • Kelly Casperson, MD

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February 2026

Is Taking Hormones Cheating?

AKA: How to shame women for their health choices.

Feb 4 • Kelly Casperson, MD

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