# The Savvy Patient A data-informed guide to women's hormonal health from puberty to menopause, by endocrinologist and NYU professor Dr. Gillian Goddard. Weekly answers to your burning questions, so you can become a savvier patient. Page: Feed: --- ## [Why is My Hair Falling Out?](https://savvypatient.substack.com/p/why-is-my-hair-falling-out) _2026-08-19 · Gillian Goddard_ Women’s hair loss causes and treatments. ## [Smart Watches, Rings, and Continuous Glucose Monitors](https://savvypatient.substack.com/p/smart-watches-rings-and-continuous) _2026-08-18 · Gillian Goddard_ What is Your Wearable Doing for You? ## [My friends are all taking NAD. Should I be too?](https://savvypatient.substack.com/p/my-friends-are-all-taking-nad-should) _2026-08-13 · Gillian Goddard_ What the supplement actually does, and doesn't do, for your heart ## [Does Pregnancy Change How Women Age?](https://savvypatient.substack.com/p/does-pregnancy-change-how-women-age) _2026-08-13 · Gillian Goddard_ Answering your questions about compounding pharmacies and what to expect after midlife if you’ve never been pregnant ## [Is Your Doctor’s Advice Bought and Paid For?](https://savvypatient.substack.com/p/is-your-doctors-advice-bought-and) _2026-08-12 · Gillian Goddard_ In this episode of The Savvy Patient, cohosts Erin Stein and Dr. ## [What Happens to Your Metabolism in Your 40s?](https://savvypatient.substack.com/p/what-happens-to-your-metabolism-in) _2026-08-11 · Gillian Goddard_ The secret is that changes start earlier ## [Perimenopause at 37, too early for HRT?](https://savvypatient.substack.com/p/perimenopause-at-37-too-early-for) _2026-08-09 · Gillian Goddard_ What your shortening cycle is (and isn't) telling you ## [When does menopause "start" without periods to track?](https://savvypatient.substack.com/p/does-having-a-hysterectomy-mean-you) _2026-08-06 · Gillian Goddard_ The 12-month rule doesn't work post-hysterectomy — here's what does ## [Is “Natural” Better?](https://savvypatient.substack.com/p/is-natural-better) _2026-08-05 · Gillian Goddard_ Myth Busting Supplements, Modern Medicine, and FDA Approval ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vx4r3sHjePid) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [Can You Prevent Midlife Weight Gain with Diet?](https://savvypatient.substack.com/p/can-you-prevent-midlife-weight-gain) _2026-08-04 · Gillian Goddard_ A new study finds certain foods are associated with less weight gain