What we discussed: 

• An endocrinologist’s explanation of both estrogen and progesterone 
• Hormone health, mental health–and considerations for the role of stress in our overall health, but especially in perimenopause
• If you are going to track anything–track your menstrual cycle + both physical changes (such as breast tenderness, cramping, vasomotor symptoms) and emotional/mental health changes, such as mood. Dr. Prior explains the reasons why!
• How hormone therapy traditionally focused on estrogen without acknowledging the critical role of progesterone too 
• Script tips for how to talk to your doctor about hormone replacement therapy!
• Dr. Prior’s extensive progesterone research and her life-long commitment (she celebrated her 80th birthday this year!) to her work, and her legacy related to progesterone research will continue. 

Links from this week’s episode: 

CEMCOR - https://www.cemcor.ubc.ca/

BIG thanks to the following for sharing my passion for women’s health:

VICHY

Ferapro Iron

Feel Amazing Vulva & Vaginal Moisturizer

Intimate Wellbeing

Oh Boy Productions

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