Sponsored by Secret. As women age, their bodies undergo changes and hormonal challenges. These shifts can impact everything from bone and heart health, sleep, memory, menopause and overall wellness. Physician Dr. Contessa Metcalfe of Bravo’s Married to Medicine is teaming up with Secret to share timely tips and tools to help women through life’s transitions. Our Laura Cavanaugh pages Dr. Contessa to go one-on-one with the Married to Medicine doctor as she shares her favorite confidence boosters, advice to give women an edge for better health, an update on family life in Atlanta and she spills the tea about considering a move to San Diego. As women navigate different seasons of life, with the onset of hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause, women often struggle with symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog and sleep disruption. Dr. Metcalfe emphasizes that awareness and prevention are essential to healthy living. Dr. Metcalfe says it’s important for women to understand that these changes are natural. She encourages women to talk to their healthcare provider to navigate these transitions. “Don’t be silent about your symptoms,” says Dr. Metcalfe. “Go talk to your doctor. Metcalfe says these changes are normal and manageable with the right resources, tools and support. One strategy that Dr. Metcalfe recommends is using Secret’s clinical antiperspirant and whole body deodorant together to help manage symptoms like excessive sweating. She recommends applying these products at night for up to 10 hours of dryness, which can reduce night sweats and improve sleep quality. For more information, visit www.secret.com