Step into the incredible world of estrogen in our latest podcast episode. We unpack staggering statistics, explore the historical perceptions surrounding menopause, and unravel the intricate changes in women's bodies as they transition through this natural phase. From the gradual decline in egg count to the hormonal shifts that mark this milestone, we delve into the nitty-gritty details of menopause, shedding light on its far-reaching impacts beyond just the cessation of menstrual cycles.  Plus hear the surprising health benefits of estrogen in men as well.  Learn about:

This episode is a holistic exploration of menopause, offering insights that go beyond the surface to empower understanding and discussions about this crucial life stage.

Key moments in this episode are:

00:25 Menopause statistics

01:01 Were women ever expected to enter menopause??

02:33 How women lose eggs as we age

03:54 What happens to menstrual cycles as we approach menopause

04:28 Hormone changes at menopause

06:26 Overlap of menopause symptoms as aging symptoms

06:49 Vasomotor symptoms

07:27 What happens to the heart without estrogen

10:27 What happens to our bones without estrogen

11:30 At what age women reach maximum bone mass

12:43 It's what happens after a bone fracture that is harmful

14:42 What happens to our brain without estrogen

15:36 Progestins reversing benefits of estrogen

16:36 What happens to the vagina and bladder without estrogen

19:07 What happens to men without estrogen, or with too much estrogen

Learn more about the benefits of hormone optimization in men and women here: https://www.foundationsfl.com/bioidentical-hormone-optimization

Here's the 2014 study showing lower cardiovascular risks in women using ERT vs those taking statins: erglind IA, Andersen M, Citarella A, Linder M, Sundström A, Kieler H. Hormone therapy and risk of cardiovascular outcomes and mortality in women treated with statins. Menopause. 2015 Apr;22(4):369-76. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000000345. PMID: 25335101; PMCID: PMC4470525.

Here's the 2012 study showing improved outcomes in women treated with HRT vs no treatment: Schierbeck LL, Rejnmark L, Tofteng CL, Stilgren L, Eiken P, Mosekilde L, Køber L, Jensen JE. Effect of hormone replacement therapy on cardiovascular events in recently postmenopausal women: randomised trial. BMJ. 2012 Oct 9;345:e6409. doi: 10.1136/bmj.e6409. PMID: 23048011.

Here's the 2009 study stratifying men's cardiovascular risk based on their estradiol levels: Jankowska EA, Rozentryt P, Ponikowska B, Hartmann O, Kustrzycka-Kratochwil D, Reczuch K, Nowak J, Borodulin-Nadzieja L, Polonski L, Banasiak W, Poole-Wilson PA, Anker SD, Ponikowski P. Circulating estradiol and mortality in men with systolic chronic heart failure. JAMA. 2009 May 13;301(18):1892-901. doi: 10.1001/jama.2009.639. PMID: 19436016.

And all the other studies I discussed are available as well; please message me to get the links!