About this episode
Did you know there are over 30 symptoms attributed to menopause? CNN anchor and analyst Laura Coates shares personal experiences: almost dying giving birth, her early menopause, and how she handled hot flashes on air. Dr. Sharon shares symptoms, warning signs and recommendations on how to get help. Plus the two discuss Laura’s health improvements due to HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Have questions? Submit them here . Laura Coates is CNN’s chief legal analyst and anchor of Laura Coates Live . Coates’ significant experience as a prosecutor helps news viewers to truly understand what’s going on. Emmy nominated, as well as having a prominent role in major news moments, including the overturn of Roe v. Wade, the January 6th hearings and the two impeachment hearings of President Donald Trump, Coates also routinely covers high-profile criminal prosecutions. She’s authored two books, Y ou Have the Right: A Constitutional Guide to Policing the Police and New York Times bestseller Just Pursuit: A Black Prosecutor’s Fight For Fairness. Resources: CNN's Laura Coates https://www.lauracoates.com/ FDA Expert 2025 Panel: Menopause and HRT Society for Women's Health Research: Menopause A Citizen's Guide to Menopause Advocacy The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon is a production of Higher Ground. Hosted by Dr. Sharon Malone Produced by Stella Hartmann Production Assistance by Camila Thur de Koos and CJ Archerd Sound Design and Engineering by Ryan Kozlowski and Andrew Eapen Head over to Alloy Health , where Dr. Sharon Malone serves as Chief Medical Advisor, and discover why 95% of women who tried Alloy experienced menopause relief within just two weeks. Plus, as a special offer, use code TSO25 at checkout to receive $25 off your first order today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .