November 09, 2025

84: Stop Normalizing Painful Periods – How to Finally Fix Hormone Imbalance with Dr. Shawn Tassone

1 hour

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Could Your Period Problems Be Solved With a More Functional Approach?

In this episode of Hormones, Metabolism, and You, Dr. Cassie Smith is joined by Dr. Shawn Tassone—known as America’s Holistic Gynecologist—for an eye-opening conversation about periods, PCOS, hormone therapy, and why women are often underserved by conventional gynecology. Together, they unpack the myths around hormonal care, discuss integrative strategies for menstrual and menopausal symptoms, and explore how stress, gut health, and even modern medical bias influence women’s health outcomes.

Dr. Tassone shares his deeply personal story of entering gynecology after watching his mother suffer from ovarian cancer, and how that journey led him to pursue a PhD in mind-body medicine and a more holistic practice. This powerful episode shines a light on the frustrations many women experience in conventional care and offers science-based, integrative solutions that truly address the root cause.

💡 Whether you're struggling with painful periods, irregular cycles, PCOS, perimenopause, or hormone confusion—this episode will leave you feeling seen, informed, and empowered.

🔑 Key Topics Covered

Why painful periods, mood swings, and irregular bleeding are not “normal”

The difference between masking symptoms with birth control vs. treating the root cause

Why PCOS is both underdiagnosed and overdiagnosed—and what to do about it

How stress, prostaglandins, and gut health worsen menstrual pain and hormone symptoms

What conventional medicine gets wrong about hormone therapy and menopause care

When postmenopausal bleeding is a red flag—and how to properly evaluate it

The role of progesterone, fish oil, magnesium, and maca in reducing period pain

Hormone replacement myths debunked: what the WHI got wrong, and what the research actually says

How to advocate for yourself in a medical system that’s often dismissive of women’s concerns

Behind-the-scenes insights from Dr. Tassone’s book, The Hormone Balance Bible

👨‍⚕️ About Dr. Shawn Tassone

Dr. Shawn Tassone is a double board-certified OB/GYN and integrative medicine physician, with a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine. Known as America’s Holistic Gynecologist, he has cared for over 40,000 women over two decades and is the creator of the world’s first integrative hormone mapping system. He is a national speaker, author of The Hormone Balance Bible, and a passionate advocate for patient-centered hormone care. Based in Austin, Texas, Dr. Tassone is also a frequent voice online, helping women reclaim their hormonal health through education, empowerment, and integrative care.

📘 The Hormone Balance Bible by Dr. Shawn Tassone — Amazon

🔗 Connect with Dr. Tassone

Website: https://www.drshawntassone.com Tassone Gynecology+1

Instagram: @shawntassonemd Instagram+1

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ShawnTassoneMDPhD youtube.com+1

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