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 You deserve the truth, not the outdated garbage most women are still being told.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

Rachel Frankenthal, PA-C, MPH, MSCP:

Instagram: @rachelfrankenthal

LinkedIn: @rachel-frankenthal

Threads: @rachelfrankenthal

========== 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.

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

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

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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.

If you've ever been told estrogen causes breast cancer, or that it's "too late" to start hormones, you've likely been walking around with fear instead of facts.

In this Hello Hormones episode, I'm joined by Dr. Lindsey Berkson to get into oxytocin as a whole-body hormone, why environmental toxins block your hormone receptors, and what the latest data actually says about estrogen and breast cancer risk.

Dr. Lindsey Berkson, MA, DC, CNS, DACBN, is an integrative nutritional, gastrointestinal, and endocrine specialist. She holds a BA in psychoneurobiology, a master's degree in nutrition, and is a Diplomate of the American College of Nutrition. She was a distinguished scholar at Tulane University's Center for Bioenvironmental Research and has authored 22 books, including Hormone Deception and Oxytocin Medicine.

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:

• (04:50) Oxytocin beyond birth and bonding and its role in protecting the newborn gut

• (06:14) Environmental toxins disrupting estrogen, progesterone, and oxytocin signaling

• (07:26) Erectile dysfunction, constipation, and unexpected clinical applications of oxytocin

• (11:22) Oxytocin receptors in pancreatic islet cells and blood sugar regulation

• (15:59) Oxytocin as an appetite adaptogen in anorexia and obesity

• (19:08) Oxytocin combined with ketamine for severe depression

• (41:12) Estrogen use after ER positive breast cancer and what long term data shows

• (46:57) NIH Medicare data on estrogen, longevity, and disease risk

✍️ 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

LETS CONNECT:

Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: http://drcarriejones.com

Newsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter

Instagram: @dr.carriejones

Facebook: @drcarriejones

TikTok: @drcarriejones

Youtube: @drcarriejones

Pinterest: @drcarriejones

Dr. Lindsey Berkson, MA, DC, CNS, DACBN:

Website: https://drlindseyberkson.com

Instagram: @dlberkson

Facebook: @Dr.LindseyBerkson

X: @berksonhealth

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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.

If perimenopause feels endless and confusing, you are not imagining it. One of the biggest misconceptions is that menopause itself lasts for years, when in reality the long, messy part happens before and after it.

In the latest Hello Hormones, we get into early versus late perimenopause, why symptoms shift as hormones change, how periods actually factor into diagnosis, and what labs like FSH can tell you when bleeding is not a reliable clue.

If you are having symptoms but your cycles still seem regular, or you are skipping periods and wondering how close you really are, this episode will help it click. Tune in for clarity and a lot fewer question marks.

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:

• (01:29) The six to ten year perimenopause window before menopause

• (01:45) Menopause defined as one day after twelve months without periods

• (02:27) Early perimenopause symptoms driven by declining progesterone

• (03:49) Late perimenopause marked by skipped cycles and estrogen decline

• (04:19) Skipping three periods predicts menopause within four years

• (07:15) Using FSH levels when periods are unreliable or absent

✍️ 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

LETS CONNECT:

Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: http://drcarriejones.com Newsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: https://br.pinterest.com/drcarriejones

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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.

If you hit midlife and suddenly feel ragey, burnt out, or emotionally raw for no clear reason, you are not breaking. Perimenopause has a way of removing the emotional buffer you've relied on for years, which means suppressed boundaries, old stress patterns, and survival mode all come to the surface at once.

We dive deeper into this in the latest Hello Hormones episode with Dr. Sonya Jensen, ND. We also talk about why rage can actually be a sign you're ready for change, how the anxious overachiever quietly runs herself into burnout, and how family trauma gets passed down through hormones and the nervous system.

Dr. Sonya Jensen, ND, is a naturopathic physician, women's hormone expert, and author of Heal Your Hormones, Reclaim Yourself. She is the creator of the HER Method and cofounder of Divine Elements Health Center, The Longevity Lab, and The Health Ignited Academy. Her training includes cell biology, Ayurvedic medicine, and clinical women's endocrinology.

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: 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.

Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: 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:

• (03:35) Chronic stress physiology, low cortisol burnout, and why fatigue persists

• (07:22) How perimenopause removes the emotional buffer and resurfaces old wounds

• (09:57) Why midlife rage reflects suppressed boundaries and readiness for action

• (14:31) Thyroid dysfunction, voice suppression, and chronic overgiving patterns

• (16:51) The anxious overachiever archetype and burnout masked by productivity

• (18:02) Female hormonal rhythm versus modern life and cumulative nervous system strain

• (22:21) Generational trauma, adrenal imprinting, and inherited stress responses

• (37:27) Why physical support must come first before emotional healing is possible

✍️ 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

LETS CONNECT:

Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: http://drcarriejones.com Newsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr.carriejones Facebook: https://facebook.com/drcarriejones TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@drcarriejones Youtube: https://youtube.com/@drcarriejones Pinterest: https://br.pinterest.com/drcarriejones

Dr. Sonya Jensen, ND:

Website: https://drsonyajensen.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/drsonyajensen

Facebook: https://facebook.com/drsonyajensennd

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DrsNickandSonyaJensenND

========== 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.

If you've ever stared at your supplement cabinet wondering whether any of it is actually helping, you're not alone. The frustrating part is that a few supplements really can support your hormones and energy, while others just create noise and false expectations.

In the latest Hello Hormones episode, we dive deeper into why magnesium is often the one supplement most women are probably missing, why creatine isn't just for the bros anymore, and why so many people are taking melatonin in ways that work against their sleep.

We also talk about why black cohosh is not a phytoestrogen and what it really supports instead. This episode is about cutting through the noise and understanding what your body actually needs.

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:

• (01:09) Magnesium explained and why it's often the one supplement women are missing

• (02:16) Different forms of magnesium and how to choose the right one

• (03:58) Creatine beyond muscle and its role in energy and brain health

• (05:47) Melatonin as more than a sleep hormone and its role as a powerful antioxidant

• (10:12) Omega-3s, cellular membranes, and how low-quality fish oil can backfire

• (15:23) Black cohosh myths, serotonin signaling, and why it's not a phytoestrogen

• (17:08) Gut health, hormones, and how prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics fit together

✍️ FREE GUIDES:

• 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

LETS CONNECT:

Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: http://drcarriejones.com Newsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr.carriejones Facebook: https://facebook.com/drcarriejones TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@drcarriejones Youtube: https://youtube.com/@drcarriejones Pinterest: https://br.pinterest.com/drcarriejones

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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.

Perimenopause is when many women feel like their body suddenly stopped playing on easy mode. Fluctuating estrogen reduces the brain's stress-buffering capacity, so fatigue, anxiety, irritability, and overwhelm all hit harder at the exact same time.

We dive deeper into this topic in the latest Hello Hormones Podcast episode with Dr. Aimie Apigian. We also chat about why perimenopause is often when trauma finally shows up, why high-functioning women tend to fall apart in midlife, and the number one mistake women make when trying to heal trauma.

Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH, is a double board-certified physician in functional medicine and addiction medicine with training in neuroscience and trauma therapy. She is the creator of the Biology of Trauma® framework and leads the Biology of Trauma® certificate training program for healthcare professionals.

Head to drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie to get access to The 101 on Stress, Cortisol & Your Nervous System. It's free, it's helpful, and it's exactly what you need to start the year feeling more like yourself.

What's Discussed:

(01:00) Why unresolved trauma often surfaces during perimenopause (03:30) How hormone shifts lower stress tolerance and amplify nervous system responses (06:22) Why high-functioning women rely on coping until it suddenly stops working (09:15) The difference between a stress response and a trauma response in the body (17:03) What "capacity" really means and why it feels depleted in midlife (27:09) Why mindset work alone doesn't heal trauma stored in the body (31:02) The biggest mistake women make when trying to heal trauma (49:17) Why irritability and rage in perimenopause can be signs of coming out of freeze

✍️ FREE GUIDES:

• 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

LETS CONNECT:

Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: http://drcarriejones.com Newsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones

Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH: Website: https://biologyoftrauma.com Instagram: @draimie

Facebook: @draimie

Youtube: @DrAimieApigian

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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.

If you're over 40 and suddenly dealing with weird symptoms like itchy ears, new body odor, or constant puffiness, you're not imagining things. In this Hello Hormones episode, I explain why these things show up out of nowhere and how hormones are usually the quiet culprit.

We dive deeper into odor changes that smell musky or oniony, itchy ears that make zero sense until you understand estrogen shifts, and that puffy, water-retaining feeling that has nothing to do with fat gain. Each of these has a physiological explanation and simple fixes you can often start at home.

We also chat about hair loss and how to calm an inflamed scalp, rosacea that sneaks in during perimenopause, and sore or tender breasts that are not always an estrogen problem. The goal is clarity, relief, and giving you practical tools so these symptoms stop feeling mysterious and start feeling manageable.

What's Discussed:

(00:34) Why your armpits can suddenly smell oniony or musky after 40 (04:15) Feeling puffy everywhere and why it's often lymph and water retention, not fat gain (07:02) Itchy ears as an early perimenopause symptom linked to estrogen shifts (09:12) The commonly missed area when using vaginal estrogen and why it matters (11:17) Tender breasts and the surprising connection to coffee, chocolate, and caffeine (14:03) Castor oil for hair loss and how scalp inflammation blocks regrowth

✍️ FREE GUIDES:

• 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

LETS CONNECT:

Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.com Newsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones

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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.

Why does heart disease suddenly become such a big issue for women after perimenopause?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Eve Henry, a physician specializing in longevity and women's health, to talk through how heart and metabolic health often shift quickly in midlife, even when nothing about your lifestyle has changed.

We cover how estrogen loss impacts cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar, and which markers matter most, including ApoB and A1C. We also talk about visceral fat and inflammation, how they affect long-term heart health, and where hormone therapy, lifestyle support, and early intervention fit in.

Dr. Eve Henry is a board-certified internal medicine physician with advanced training in integrative medicine, and she's deeply focused on helping women protect their heart and metabolic health through midlife and beyond.

What's Discussed:

• (00:00) Why heart disease is the leading health risk for women

• (05:52) Why cholesterol is often the first lab to change in perimenopause

• (06:43) How estrogen loss changes cholesterol and blood pressure

• (14:22) Blood sugar changes, inflammation, and visceral fat in midlife

• (19:04) Perimenopause as a metabolic stress test

• (23:41) ApoB, Lp(a), A1C and baseline labs women should know

• (40:37) Coronary calcium scans vs CT angiograms

• (57:21) Why early intervention matters for long-term heart health

✍️ FREE GUIDES:

• 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

LETS CONNECT:

Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.com Newsletter: www.drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejonesFacebook: @drcarriejonesTikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones

Dr. Eve Henry: Website: www.drevehenry.comInstagram: @drevehenryX: @DrEveHenry1

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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.

Hormone therapy gets confusing fast, especially when you're over 40 and everyone seems to have a different rule, warning or opinion.

Many of the most common questions about it come from gaps in how it's explained. When nuance is missing, women are left trying to make decisions without the full picture.

In this Hello Hormones episode, I'm gonna pick the nine questions I hear all the time and go over them one by one with you. We talk about progesterone versus progestins, patch myths, vaginal hormone options and what actually matters when it comes to blood pressure and HRT. Tune in.

What's Discussed:

• (01:26) The difference between progesterone and progestins

• (03:06) About Prometrium, peanut allergies and safer progesterone options

• (05:15) Why topical progesterone doesn't protect the uterus when using estrogen

• (09:11) Which estrogen patches are true estradiol and which contain progestins

• (11:09) Vaginal estrogen vs vaginal DHEA and when each one makes sense

• (15:06) What actually matters about blood pressure when considering HRT

✍️ FREE GUIDES:

• 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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