Jerrold H. Weinberg, MD
Menopause Mended:
The Proven Truth About Bioidentical Hormone Therapy, Women's Health, and the Business of Midlife
APRIL 16, 2026
Publisher: Koehler Books
There are 100 million+ postmenopausal women in the United States today. It is estimated that 85% of them have significant menopausal symptoms. However, only 38% of them are on hormone treatment, mainly because of irrational fear of side effects.
Menopause doesn’t have to be a time of discomfort, confusion, or frustration. With the groundbreaking research from Wayne State University’s Professor Jerrold Weinberg, M.D., The New Menopause Cure offers women a fresh, scientifically backed approach to reclaiming their vitality and well-being during this transformative phase of life.
Wayne State University Professor Jerrold Weinberg, M.D., recently completed a study that will shake up the world of gynecology. In conjunction with the University of Michigan, Dr. Weinberg set out to study a taboo topic: Compounded Transdermal Estradiol and Progesterone (CTEP). You may be familiar with the medicine under a different name: bioidentical hormones. The late Suzanne Somers popularized these natural hormonal creams years ago in her mega bestseller Ageless.
In the medical field, this topic remains controversial. However, Dr. Weinberg's study on more than 4,000 women shows that these hormones are both safe and effective for helping women to reduce hot flashes, sleep through the night, think clearly, reclaim energy, and feel sexy again.
Menopause Mended builds on Dr. Weinberg's research, offering practical and effective solutions for women dealing with menopause symptoms. It also sheds light on issues within the menopause industry that stand between women and the health and vitality they deserve.
Unlike many others who have navigated this controversial topic, Dr. Weinberg is well-respected among his peers. For years, he penned an opinion column for Ob/Gyn News, an independent newspaper for physicians. His menopause protocol is also highly sought after, and a fast-expanding telehealth practice uses it to train physicians. He brings the status, respect, and research needed to help women (finally!) feel like themselves again.
“I was married for over forty years, had three children, and loved every minute. My husband was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. We lost him to cancer 3 and 1/2 years ago. I had my last child with my OBGYN, Dr. Potter, and as time went on, I went through menopause in my mid-fifties. The problem I had was night sweats that were heavy day and night. Pills didn't help, so my OB/GYN recommended I see his colleague, Dr. Weinberg, who specializes in menopause.
My blood was taken to see what was wrong. After they found out I was put on a hormone cream. The cream worked to stop night sweats. Yes, there are times I have little cramps, but for the most part, I have no problems. I have been successfully using hormone cream for almost 10 years. Dr. Weinberg has taken great care of me, and I am grateful I have him as my doctor.”
-Gk. Age 65
“Any woman approaching Menopause cannot help but be aware of what she is about to lose, how her life will be impacted in countless negative ways, and that she is powerless to prevent any of it from happening. As all those things came to fruition for me, Dr. Weinberg was recommended to me by a friend. When I met with him, I was struck by his thorough understanding of what was happening and his assurance that I would feel better and get my life back. The bio-identical hormones he prescribed did exactly that, and as my symptoms disappeared and I started to feel like my pre-menopausal self, I wanted to tell every woman that Menopause can be just a word and not a way of life."
-AD. Age 59
About the Author
Jerrold H. Weinberg, MD, FACOG, has been a practicing obstetrician and gynecologist for five decades, with a subspecialty of menopausal medicine since 1999.
He earned honors among his peers with Sinai Hospital of Detroit naming him Attending Physician several times.
As director of the Birmingham Menopause Institute, Dr. Weinberg trained hundreds of professionals in menopause medicine through his role as a preceptor at several universities.
For six years, Dr. Weinberg authored a monthly opinion column in the Ob/Gyn News, which had a circulation of 45,000 practitioners. More recently, he had an op-ed in the Washington Post.
4000
Dr. Weinberg's study on more than 4000 women demonstrates that these natural hormones are both safe and effective.
85%
An estimated 85% of the 50 million post menopausal women in the U.S. have significant symptoms.
$24B
The Menopause Market will reach 24.4 billion by 2030-representing a nearly $10 billion jump in market size.
Pictured: Dr. Wienberg's wife and adult daughters.
The Letter
Dr. Weinberg’s journey to writing this book began with a pivotal moment that forever changed his approach to menopause care. Read more about this moment below.
Linda’s handwritten letter changed everything. She was a long-time patient, a close friend, and a nurse who had assisted during countless deliveries. She also referred several patients. Yet here was Linda, writing in her beautiful looping script to inform me why she would be seeking care elsewhere.
“Dear Jerry,” she wrote. “Since we are such good friends, I owe you an explanation. Until recently, I was very happy to refer to you as my gynecologist. I even referred several new patients to you, and they have all been pleased with my recommendation. My problem is that I am reaching menopause, and I’m not sure that you can help me. Linda went on to describe her symptoms — severe mood changes, hot flashes, and night sweats. When she asked about replacement hormones, I told her they did more harm than good. When she mentioned Suzanne Somers and “bioidentical hormones,” I dismissed the idea by saying that she’s an actress playing a dumb blonde on Three’s Company. What could she know about menopause? Linda ended the letter, “Hoping this won't ruin our friendship, but I need help, and I’m not getting it from you.”
Her words stung. When the shock wore off, I knew precisely what to do. Never again would I allow another patient to feel so hopelessly abandoned. During the intervening months and years, I joined the North American Menopause Society, attended hundreds of meetings and conferences, interviewed menopausal women about what worked for them (and what did not), and met with compounding pharmacists. Eventually, I completely changed my view of conventional menopausal medicine, alternative menopause options, and the Big Money that powers it all. This puts me at odds with some of my colleagues. In one camp are the traditionalists, who see menopause as a natural transition and encourage women to discover the upside of the changes in their bodies. Their advice for women is to slow down, practice self-care, and focus on themselves. Albeit well-meaning, such advice overlooks the very real and debilitating symptoms that trigger some women to feel so overwhelmingly miserable that it adversely affects their work. They appeal to doctors for a solution for interrupted sleep, brain fog, and other symptoms. However, research shows that 60% to 80% of women are disappointed by what their doctors tell them. They deserve real solutions, but are not receiving them.
When doctors fail patients, women have no choice but to experiment with natural cures in the hope that something, anything, will work. Some may try Drew Barrymore's supplements to balance their hormones. Others take expensive gut proto supplements marketed for menopausal women, but their symptoms nevertheless remain, and frustration grows. The menopause market is a multibillion-dollar enterprise. Nearly one hundred million women in the United States are currently peri or postmenopausal. According to Grand View Research, the menopause market will reach $24.4 billion by 2030—a figure representing nearly a $10 billion jump in market size.
Private equity firms are clamoring for a slice of the money pie — investing in everything from expensive supplements to beauty lines to high-tech treatments. Almost a year ago, the New York Times referred to these investments as the “Menopause Gold Rush.” Take isoflavones, an estrogen-like compound found in soy and red clover. The research is unequivocal. Isoflavones don’t reduce hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, but the scientific consensus has not stopped this billion-dollar isoflavone market from mushrooming.
On the bright side, the interest in menopausal medicine has fueled the growth of podcasts, blogs, and books devoted to helping women find the solutions they need and deserve. Within the wave of self-help tomes, Menopause Mended offers a unique take. It blends conventional menopause medicine with lifestyle medicine, thereby creating a winning protocol that helps women live longer and feel better. Most importantly, this protocol has a proven track record. I've offered this simple, highly successful, and exceedingly safe menopause protocol to thousands of patients and have tracked their health outcomes. In partnership with the University of Michigan, I soon will publish the ground-breaking findings that illustrate what the few menopause-trained physicians want to admit… Suzanne Somers was right. It took me two decades to prove that compounded transdermal estradiol and progesterone (what Somers referred to as bioidentical hormones) can improve a woman’s quality of life during and after menopause.
My research confirms the affordability and safety of these medications even for women in their 60s, 70s, and 80s. When combined with exercise, a healthy diet, stress management, social connections, and adequate sleep, these hormones help to lift symptoms, improve body composition, and extend life. Had Linda not written that breakup letter two decades ago, I would never have learned any of this. Rather, I would likely still be one of the countless healthcare providers who either tell women to “deal with it” or prescribe more harmful oral medication rather than the safer transdermal ones. Linda: I cannot thank you enough, but with the publication of this book, I hope to make it up to you.
An Interview with the Birmingham Menopause Institute
Credentials
Education
Bachelor of Science, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
Doctor of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
Rotating Internship, Sinai Hospital of Detroit
Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sinai Hospital of Detroit
Academic Teaching Appointments
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan
Honors and Awards
Senior Resident of the Year, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Attending Physician of the Year, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensure and Board Certification
Medical Licensure - State of Michigan & State of Wisconsin
Board Certification - American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Certified Menopause Clinician, North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
Professional Organizations
American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopy
American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology
American College of Physician Executives
American College of Medical Quality
American Fertility Society
American Society of Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology
Michigan State Medical Society
Oakland County Medical Society
North American Menopause Society
Testimonials
“Right before the age of 50, I started experiencing strong symptoms of fatigue, impatience, and hot flashes. My overall well-being was not good. At the time, I was worried as it came on so quick. I went to my general physician, and we chalked it up to the “change “coming on, as if it was something I just had to endure and live through.
Luckily, I was not one to give in to that, so a friend referred me to you. I will never forget how I felt walking into your office. I literally started to cry. Being your compassionate self, you gave me assurance that you would try to help. You prescribed estrogen and progesterone, and within a week, I felt a difference. My body is very sensitive, so it did not take long before my wellbeing improved and the happier me returned. Now at 66 years old, I am still feeling great. The challenges have been when I would skip a dose for a day or two, and my body reminded me with breakthrough bleeding. I learned quickly to stay consistent. Also, when my levels would fluctuate, you would adjust my doses. So, I will say this, that I firmly believe I was experiencing hormonal symptoms long before the age of 50 and just did not have an outlet to a physician to help me.”
BB.
Age 66
"Any woman approaching Menopause cannot help but be aware of what she is about to lose, how her life will be impacted in countless negative ways, and that she is powerless to prevent any of it from happening. As all those things came to fruition for me, Dr. Weinberg was recommended to me by a friend. When I met with him, I was struck by his thorough understanding of what was happening and his assurance that I would feel better and get my life back. The bio-identical hormones he prescribed did exactly that, and as my symptoms disappeared and I started to feel like my pre-menopausal self, I wanted to tell every woman that Menopause can be just a word and not a way of life."
AD.
Age 59
“At 47 years old, I was in menopause. I was surprised to learn this when Dr. Weinberg you told me, but so glad I came to him for help. The symptoms I was experiencing were: night sweats, migraines, hot flashes, poor quality of sleep, poor concentration, mood changes, dry skin, and osteopenia.
Most of these symptoms have improved greatly. I do have osteoporosis/osteopenia; however, I know it would be worse if I wasn’t on my current therapy. However, I have no night sweats, and the daytime hot flashes and the migraines are much improved. I’m sleeping soundly and through the night. I also noticed I’m able to focus much better than before therapy.
Pleasantly, I’ve also noticed a healthy glow to my skin and fewer wrinkles. I get compliments often, that I don’t look my age. I have to say much of this I attribute to the hormones I’m on. I’m so very grateful for Dr. Weinberg and the guidance he has provided in the field of menopause! I’ve truly had such a positive experience and would and do, recommend this path for many women.”
JK.
Age 54
“I was married for over forty years and had three children and loved every minute. My husband was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, we lost him to cancer 3 and 1/2 years ago. I had my last child with my OBGYN, Dr. Potter, and as time went on, I went through menopause in my mid-fifties. The problem I had was night sweats that went on heavy day and night. Pills didn't help, so my OB/GYN recommended I see his colleague Dr. Weinberg, who specialized in menopause.
My blood was taken to see what was wrong. After they found out I was put on a hormone cream. The cream worked to stop night sweats. Yes, there are times I have little cramps, but for the most part I have no problems. I have been successfully using hormone cream for almost 10 years. Dr. Weinberg has taken great care of me, and I am grateful I have him as my doctor.”
GK.
Age 65
“I saw my gynecologist for heavy periods at age 48 and was treated with an endometrial ablation. Three years later, I asked my doctor for help with hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, brain fog and low libido. My doctor mentioned several suggestions for supplements, which did not help. I was then referred to another gynecologist, who refused to give me any hormones “because they cause cancer and strokes.” Then, I visited a “holistic practitioner” who loaded me up with several hundred dollars of homeopathic preparations which did not relieve my symptoms.
Finally, another friend recommended Dr. Weinberg, who prescribed compounded transdermal estradiol and progesterone, and I have been fine ever since.”
MV.
Age 55
“My journey through menopause was made so much easier when I started seeing Dr. Weinberg. I was having issues and found his name on the internet. The therapy that he prescribed for me has increased my bone density—which was on a downward spiral—eliminated all hot flashes, and given me an overall good feeling of good health. I am so grateful to him.”
AB.
Age 68
“At age 49, I experienced heart palpitations and saw a cardiologist, who determined there was nothing wrong with my heart and that the palpitations were not dangerous. At age 50, I was still experiencing heart palpitations. Blood work was done and my doctor prescribed Menopausal Hormone Therapy in the form of bioidentical hormones. My heart Palpitations immediately disappeared.
Several years later, a different doctor told me that he was against me using hormones and would no longer prescribe them to me. I was frustrated, as this practitioner was on staff at a Menopause Center and supposedly trained in MHT. Never mind that MHT was working for me, that I’d had no adverse reactions, was maintaining good health, and could dance with more energy and stamina than people half my age. He simply said I would have to find someone else.
So, that’s what I did. I found Dr. Jerrold Weinberg, who I have seen via telemedicine appointments. I have continued my care through Dr. Jerrold Weinberg and continue to enjoy good health. Though no one can escape the aging process, at age 60, I teach multiple ballet classes per week, walk, and do yoga, and still enjoy sex (probably a lot more now than when I was younger!). I do not know how long I will continue MHT, but, for me, the many benefits outweigh any negative side effects (which I have not personally experienced)."
MR.
Age 60
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