In this episode of the Iron Direct Primary Care podcast, Stefan and Nurse Practitioner Ashley Curtis are joined by midlife health coach Maria to pull back the curtain on menopause, perimenopause, and the massive gaps in standard medical care. We dive deep into why "normal" lab results aren't "optimal," the hidden cardiovascular benefits of high-dose estradiol, and the real reason many women are misdiagnosed with UTIs and anxiety when they actually need hormone replenishment.