Did you know that the muscle you are losing right now is doing a lot more than changing how you look in the mirror? It is quietly running your metabolism, regulating your blood sugar, protecting your bones, and most women have absolutely no idea.

You can be eating well, doing cardio five days a week, and still feel squishier, weaker, and completely frustrated that nothing seems to be working. And it starts earlier than most women realize.

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Barbara Birke, holistic health coach and sport scientist with over 25 years of experience helping women over 40 build strength and actually feel good in their bodies again. Barbara has a gift for making this feel completely doable, no matter where you are starting from.

If you have ever looked in the mirror and thought, "Where did my muscle go?", this one is for you.

What's Discussed:

(00:07) The muscle question every woman over 40 is secretly asking.

(01:02) Rapid fire: the one thing you should be doing but probably aren't.

(01:54) Is it actually too late to build muscle in menopause?

(06:10) The workout habit that's quietly stressing your body out.

(08:20) Why muscle is now called the organ of longevity.

(10:01) The surprising link between strength training and your pelvic floor.

(11:03) How muscle controls your blood sugar without insulin.

(11:41) The hormone-like substances your muscle releases to repair your organs.

(13:01) Why building muscle has nothing to do with how you look in your jeans.

(15:03) Why you feel squishier and it is not just in your head.

(16:13) The muscle loss nobody warned GLP-1 users about.

(18:10) How to start moving when exercise has never felt like your thing.

(21:29) Is it a mindset block or are your hormones actually working against you?

(25:02) The real starting point and why pink weights are perfectly fine.

(39:35) How much protein women in midlife actually need.

(46:06) Where to find Barbara and her course Power and Balance.

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The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

When it comes to menopause symptoms, the first thing that comes to mind is hot flashes. But did you know it didn't make it to the top 10 most common symptoms of menopause based on Andrea Donsky's research and surveys? In fact, 9 out of the top 10 are brain and mental health related, think fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and memory lapses, and most women have been brushing them off as "just life."

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with my friend Andrea Donsky, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, 7-time published menopause researcher, and author of the upcoming book Nourishing Menopause, to break down her groundbreaking research, the strange symptoms that keep getting dismissed, and the nutrition blueprint that ties it all together. If you have ever felt like your body suddenly stopped making sense, this is the conversation that finally connects the dots.

What's Discussed:

• (00:00) How Andrea's research uncovered 103+ perimenopause symptoms

• (02:19) The top 10 symptoms and why 9 of them are brain-related

• (05:46) Fatigue is number one and most women are blaming themselves

• (07:49) Phantom smells, electric shocks, and the symptoms nobody believes

• (11:08) Why stress hits differently in perimenopause

• (14:05) The SAFE nervous system response and why humor actually helps

• (17:17) Gut health, digestion, and what changes when hormones shift

• (20:18) The reframe: how long do your symptoms actually last?

• (21:09) Weight gain, visceral fat, and why it is not your fault

• (27:12) How one bad night of sleep messes with hunger and blood sugar

• (32:40) The biggest nutrition mistake women are making right now

• (38:56) How much protein you actually need (the simple formula)

• (41:40) Gut health in perimenopause and why bloating is not just food

• (46:41) The BALANCE blueprint for eating in this phase of life

• (49:04) Supplements that actually matter: the four non-negotiables

• (54:31) Rapid fire: soy, intermittent fasting, and protein in everything

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• The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

• The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom

• Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause

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Find more from Andrea Donsky:

Website: https://andreadonsky.com/Instagram: @andreadonskyFacebook: Andrea DonskyTikTok: @andreadonskyX: @AndreaDonskyPodcast: Menopause Reimagined with Andrea DonskyNourishing Menopause book: www.amazon.com/NourishingMenopause

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Did you know your gut and your hormones are not two separate conversations? They are the same conversation, and most women in perimenopause are only being handed half the story.

You can be doing all the right things, the protein, the workouts, the supplements, even hormone replacement therapy, and still feel bloated, foggy, exhausted, itchy in weird places, and like your body is suddenly working against you. The missing piece for so many women is the gut.

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with my dear friend Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner, two-time TEDx speaker, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, and author of the brand new book The Menopause Gut, to break down why the gut microbiome is the most underappreciated player in midlife health, what your symptoms might actually be telling you, and the foundational shifts that can completely change how you feel.

Cynthia has spent over 25 years in women's health, and she has a gift for taking incredibly complex science and translating it into something you can actually use. We talk about what is really driving bloating, brain fog, mood changes, joint pain, and even those quirky symptoms nobody warns you about. We also dig into why the gut is one of the most malleable systems in your body, meaning every small change you make really does count.

This is the conversation I wish every woman could hear before she gets dismissed one more time.

What's Discussed:

• (01:30) Why most women have no idea their gut and hormones are directly linked.

• (03:15) How the gut quietly ages alongside the rest of you.

• (04:45) Rapid fire: the most common GI symptom in perimenopause.

• (06:00) The very unsexy low estrogen sign nobody is talking about.

• (08:30) Why itchy ears, itchy nipples, and ringing ears might all point to the same thing.

• (10:15) Rosacea, eczema, and what your skin is trying to tell you about your gut.

• (12:00) The gut brain connection and the role of the vagus nerve.

• (14:00) What the gut microbiome actually is and why it matters more than you think.

• (16:30) The "three Ps" of a woman's microbiome: puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause.

• (19:00) Why bloating, mouth issues, and gum problems can all be connected.

• (22:00) Sudden constipation, brain fog, joint pain, and other red flags.

• (25:30) The gut bone connection and what it means for osteoporosis risk.

• (28:00) Mood, anxiety, depression, and the gut neurotransmitter conversation no one is having.

• (32:00) Estrogen recirculation, the estrobolome, and why detox starts with pooping.

• (36:00) Where to actually start: sleep, stress, nutrition, exercise, and trauma work.

• (42:00) Fiber, the new F word, and how to actually add it without misery.

• (47:00) Cynthia's favorite gut supplements and why TUDCA is at the top of her list.

• (50:00) How estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone influence your gut.

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• The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom

• Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Testosterone is one of the most abundant hormones in a woman's body. Yet it is one of the least talked about, least tested, and most misunderstood.

Women make testosterone in three different places, use it for everything from bone density to brain health, and can lose it at any age. Not just in menopause. And most doctors are still not checking for it.

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I break down everything you actually need to know about testosterone, where it comes from, what it does, how to test it the right way, and what your options are if you ever want to give it a go.

Because you deserve to walk into your next appointment knowing exactly what to ask for.

What's Discussed:

• (00:00) Why testosterone is not just a male hormone.

• (01:18) The three places your body produces testosterone.

• (03:16) Why not all women lose testosterone at the same rate.

• (04:13) Everything testosterone does beyond libido: bones, muscle, mood, and brain health.

• (05:02) How to test testosterone properly and why mass spec testing changes everything.

• (08:04) The testosterone-estradiol ratio and why timing matters before starting therapy.

• (10:20) Side effects to watch for and why low and slow is always the right approach.

• (11:58) Why there is still no FDA approved testosterone for women.

• (15:23) How to use the men's gel off-label and what the right dose actually looks like.

• (17:03) Vaginal testosterone and DHEA and what they can do for pelvic floor health.

✍️ FREE GUIDES:

• Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: www.drcarriejones.com/myths

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• The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

• The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom

• Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Did you know that most of the symptoms women are told to just "manage" during perimenopause and menopause, the brain fog, the anxiety, the weight that won't move, the sleep that won't come, were actually mapped out and explained by Ayurvedic medicine over 5,000 years ago?

And it's not just explained but addressed with specific tools, specific foods, specific rituals, and a personalized framework built around your body type that modern science is now catching up to prove.

Most women in midlife are working harder than ever and still feel like they're falling apart and feel hopeless around the concept of aging. Dr. Shivani aims to change that by bridging Ayurveda and Western medicine to help us recover the forgotten ancient wisdom about the female body and how to treat it.

In this episode of Hello Hormones, I sit down with Dr. Shivani Gupta, Ayurvedic practitioner, PhD-level researcher, and founder of Fusionary Formulas, to break down why inflammation is the real driver behind most midlife symptoms, what your elemental design reveals about your health, and how ancient wisdom is giving modern women a completely different, and far more effective, path forward.

Dr. Shivani completed her PhD specializing in turmeric's anti-inflammatory properties and has spent over a decade helping women understand that their body isn't broken. Her book, The Inflammation Code, is the instruction manual every woman in perimenopause didn't know she was missing.

This isn't another conversation about creatine and cold plunges. This is the one that changes how you think about everything including your body.

What's Discussed:

• (01:20) Why women are exhausted by modern health advice.

• (03:10) Hustle culture, cortisol, and why boss babe culture is literally inflaming us.

• (04:45) Rapid fire: what Dr. Shivani wishes every woman knew about inflammation.

• (06:30) What made Dr. Shivani write The Inflammation Code.

• (08:50) The forest fire within: why chronic low-grade inflammation is wrecking women in midlife.

• (11:00) Mental inflammation: why stress and overwhelm are just as damaging as poor diet.

• (13:15) Tea Time is Me Time: the simplest nervous system reset backed by modern neuroscience.

• (15:30) Why ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and modern science keep arriving at the same answers.

• (18:30) Elemental design explained: what Vata, Pitta, and Kapha actually mean for your health.

• (20:15) Why perimenopause and menopause should be renamed the Vata Syndrome.

• (22:00) What each constitution should eat, how they should move, and what self-care looks like for each.

• (26:10) The herbs and spices customized to each elemental design.

• (28:30) Why most of us have a Vata mind right now.

• (31:00) The Ayurvedic foundations every woman needs regardless of constitution.

• (33:20) Why sleep between 10pm and 2am is the most important window.

• (42:30) Turmeric deep dive: what it actually does, why most supplements are useless, and what to look for.

• (46:00) How to take curcumin correctly: black pepper, healthy fats, and why absorption is everything.

• (49:00) Can all three doshas take turmeric? The one exception Dr. Shivani flags.

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• The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

• The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom

• Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Did you know that perimenopause can manifest beyond the common symptoms we know like hot flashes?

To pique my curiosity about what you are experiencing when you detect you're in perimenopause, I ran a poll and the answers are nothing short of surprising.

When estrogen and progesterone start shifting in perimenopause, the effects don't stay neatly in one place. They show up in other parts of your body often all at once, often mistaken as another symptom of another health condition.

In the new episode of Hello Hormones, I will break down the seven most surprising symptoms women reported in my recent poll, why they're happening beneath the surface, and what you can actually do about each one. Because when you finally understand what's happening, it stops feeling like something is wrong with you and starts feeling like something you can actually work with.

What's Discussed:

• (00:00) Why perimenopause symptoms go way beyond hot flashes and night sweats

• (02:15) Rage: the hormonal reason it hits out of nowhere and what actually helps

• (07:30) Excessive gas, bloating, and why perimenopause disrupts your entire GI tract

• (12:45) Hip pain, joint aches, and the estrogen-lubrication connection

• (17:20) Visual changes women notice but rarely talk about

• (22:10) The inner ear and hormone connection

• (27:35) Why allergies seem worse and histamine's role during hormonal changes

• (33:00) What your oral microbiome has to do with your hormones

✍️ FREE GUIDES:

• Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: www.drcarriejones.com/myths

• Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101

• The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

• The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom

• Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause

Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones:

Website: www.drcarriejones.comNewsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYoutube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones

Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Did you know that women who wore foundation consistently throughout their lives may have accidentally been protecting their skin from brown spots and hyperpigmentation all along?

That fun fact is only one of the things Dr. Mamina would like to share with every woman going through the drastic changes during perimenopause and menopause.

Because most of what women experience during this transition, the dryness, the breakouts, the thinning hair, the products that suddenly stop working, isn't random. It's hormonal. And most women are never told that, let alone what to do about it.

We dive deeper into this in the latest episode of Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones. We discuss why estrogen loss affects skin and hair in ways lab tests often can't detect, what's actually driving midlife acne and hair thinning, and the simple affordable routine that can genuinely move the needle.

Dr. Mamina Turegano is a triple board-certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist based in New Orleans, combining conventional science with a holistic approach to skin and hair health for women navigating hormonal change.

You weren't imagining it. You just hadn't been told the whole story yet.

What's Discussed:

• (03:12) Why women suddenly notice major skin changes in their 40s and 50s

• (08:44) The role estrogen plays in hydration, collagen, and skin elasticity

• (15:27) The "Reverse Puberty" effect of hormonal fluctuations

• (21:33) The hormonal ratios behind adult breakouts, facial hair, and thinning hair

• (28:10) The most common skin concerns dermatologists see in women over 40

• (34:55) Why your skin becomes more sensitive to products as hormones shift

• (41:02) How stress and sleep impact hair growth and skin health

• (47:18) The basics of a skincare routine that actually supports aging skin

• (55:46) Retinoids, red light therapy, and trending treatments—what actually works

• (1:02:11) The #1 daily habit dermatologists recommend for preventing skin aging

✍️ FREE GUIDES:

• Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: www.drcarriejones.com/myths

• Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101

• The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

• The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom

• Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause

Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.comNewsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYoutube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones

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YouTube: @drmaminaWebsite: https://www.drmamina.com/

Hair loss rarely starts at the scalp. Most of the time, the signal started months earlier somewhere else in the body. One day your hair looks normal, and the next you notice more strands in the shower, thinning at the temples, or shedding all over your clothes and bathroom floor. Suddenly your hairbrush looks a little more dramatic than usual.

In this Hello Hormones episode, we break down the hidden hormone imbalance behind hair thinning, the 3-4 month stress delay most women don't realize can trigger shedding, and the iron deficiency hair loss many doctors miss.

We also look at how chronic stress hormones push hair follicles out of growth mode and into shedding mode. When the body thinks it's in survival mode, it redirects resources to the brain, heart, and muscles, and hair unfortunately doesn't make the priority list.

If your ponytail feels thinner or your hair just isn't growing the way it used to, this episode will help you connect the dots.

Head to drcarriejones.com/stages to grab What Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Because the confusion is honestly worse than the symptoms sometimes.

What's Discussed:

• (00:00) The most common root causes behind sudden hair loss and thinning in women

• (01:46) How androgens like testosterone and DHT trigger female pattern hair loss

• (02:40) Why declining estrogen during perimenopause can accelerate hair thinning

• (03:26) The insulin and metabolic link that can quietly drive androgen related hair loss

• (04:47) How chronic stress hormones push hair follicles into the shedding phase

• (05:58) Why thyroid dysfunction is a common but often under tested cause of hair loss

• (07:01) The nutrient deficiencies most strongly linked to hair thinning including protein and iron

• (11:29) How gut inflammation and poor nutrient absorption can disrupt hair growth cycles

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• The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom

• Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause

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You get diagnosed with gynecologic cancer and the focus turns to surgery and chemo, while no one mentions your hormones just fell off a cliff. Your ovaries are removed or radiated, you are thrown into instant menopause, and survivorship starts the day you hear the word cancer.

In this episode of Hello Hormones with Rachel Frankenthal, we unpack what no one explains at diagnosis: who can safely use hormone therapy, what induced menopause under 45 means for long term health, and why the HPV vaccine still matters in your 30s and 40s.

Rachel Frankenthal, PA-C, MPH, MSCP, is a board-certified Physician Associate and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner with a Master of Public Health. She specializes in gynecologic oncology and menopause care for cancer survivors and helped develop UCLA's Gynecologic Cancer Survivorship Program.

Head to drcarriejones.com/hormones101 to grab your Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet free copy. Because understanding your hormones shouldn't require a medical degree — just 7 pages and maybe a cup of coffee.

Head to drcarriejones.com/myths to download the Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP. Because honestly? You deserve the truth, not the outdated garbage most women are still being told.

What's Discussed:

• (07:21) Why cancer survivorship starts at diagnosis, not after treatment

• (10:01) Long term health risks of induced menopause under 45

• (12:14) Uterine cancer symptoms women often mistake for perimenopause

• (16:18) Why spotting on hormone therapy is common in first 4 months

• (20:01) Why pelvic ultrasounds do not catch ovarian cancer early

• (22:05) HPV vaccine as primary prevention for cervical cancer

• (35:14) Which gynecologic cancer survivors can safely use hormone therapy

✍️ FREE GUIDES:

• Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: http://drcarriejones.com/myths

• Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101

• The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

• The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom

• Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause

LET'S CONNECT:

Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: http://drcarriejones.comNewsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejonesYoutube: @drcarriejonesPinterest: @drcarriejones

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Estrogen doesn't just float around your body forever. If it doesn't exit on time, though, things can get messy. Heavy periods, PMS, bloating, bad sleep after one glass of wine, or feeling worse on a "hormone balancing" supplement can all trace back to how efficiently you're clearing it.

In this Hello Hormones episode, we break down how estrogen is cleared from the body, why constipation can clog up its exit ramp, and how jumping straight to DIM might backfire if your estrogen tank is already running low.

If you're noticing stubborn symptoms that seem to cycle every month, reacting differently to alcohol than you used to, or experimenting with supplements without clear lab guidance, this episode will help you understand what your liver and gut are doing behind the scenes so you can support your hormones with clarity instead of guesswork.

Head to drcarriejones.com/stages to grab What Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Because the confusion is honestly worse than the symptoms sometimes.

What's Discussed:

• (00:00) Does estrogen live forever and how the body clears it

• (00:32) Detox runs 24/7 and depends on nutrients, liver, kidneys, and bile

• (02:43) Genetic variants like MTHFR and COMT and how to still support detox

• (03:15) The quinone pathway and how "wrong exits" can stress DNA repair

• (05:27) Estrogen dominance, progesterone balance, and the bathtub overflow analogy

• (07:24) Alcohol, medications, plastics, and fragrance increasing liver load

• (12:05) Constipation, daily bowel movements, and preventing estrogen recycling

• (22:33) DIM vs cruciferous vegetables and why low estrogen changes the strategy

✍️ FREE GUIDES:

• Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: http://drcarriejones.com/myths

• Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101

• The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

• The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom

• Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause

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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.