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Why Women's Desire Disappears After 40 (And the Drug That Brings It Back) | Cindy Eckert | #168

Jul 7, 2026 · 48m

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📩 Get Dr. Vonda's insights Want to understand what's happening in your body — and what to do next? Each week, Dr. Vonda shares science-backed guidance on strength, bone health, muscle, and longevity — the same way she speaks to her patients. Clear. Practical. No noise. 👉 Join the newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=YqJKtR&g=Ww3gx3& Today I sat down with Cindy Eckert, founder and CEO of Sprout Pharmaceuticals and the woman behind Addyi, the first and only FDA-approved medication for low sexual desire in women, often called the "female Viagra." This conversation is about so much more than a pill: it's about biology, agency, and why a switch going out in your…