The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health

Excuses, excuses, excuses. We all have them, especially when it comes to sticking to a healthy lifestyle. But it's time to put those excuses to rest! In this episode, host and health enthusiast, Pa Sherman, and her friend dive into the top 10 excuses people make for not eating right and exercising regularly. From "I'll start tomorrow" to "I don't have time to cook," they tackle them all with humor and real talk. So put down that bag of chips and grab a celery stick, because it's time to get serious about our health!

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Join Dr. Tara Scott, the Hormone Guru, as she delves deep into the complex relationship between estrogen and breast cancer. In this episode, Dr. Scott sheds light on the role of estrogen in breast cancer, the truth about estrogen replacement therapy and breast cancer, and the various factors that affect estrogen metabolism. With over 25 years of experience and 3 board certifications in OB/GYN, Functional medicine and Integrative medicine, Dr. Scott provides evidence-based insights into how women can optimize their hormone health and reduce their risk of breast cancer.

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In this Q&A Karen answers listeners' questions on all things hormones and weight loss.

maymoon_design

When you refer to HRT are these natural or synthetic hormones? I am having a very hard time with hot flushes.

janelleminto

Can HRT cause/ contribute to a thickening in the lining of the uterus? I recently had surgery to remove this and wondered if the hormones could be a cause.

lcavazza66

If I struggle with progesterone replacement, is it ok to just use estrogen and testosterone? I can't sleep, gain weight and struggle with progesterone. I had severe PMDD when I was younger prior to partial hysterectomy. Labs show estrogen dominance but adding progesterone makes me feel worse.

Kimdixonwiley

How do you know how much HRT to prescribe when Canadian blood work only gives Estrogen and Progesterone not actual numbers?

Carol

What serology test should I get if I have been in menopause for 2 years.

Estrogen will be low but what are the levels we are hoping to achieve for both estrogen and progesterone?

If supplementing how often should we check this - serology and with the Dutch?

Md say levels will fluctuate so they don't want to do testing

- how can we make our case to them to get it done?

How do I know a progesterone is bioidentical?

Jennifer

Hi Karen, I love your podcast as you are so informative! I'm 46 and have been on my current hrt for 6 months. I experienced a lot of side effects at the beginning of my hrt. I had migraines and felt depressed and extremely emotional. This went on for months and was debilitating. So my provider put me on the following treatment to assist with the symptoms stating I was really estrogen dominant and needed more progesterone. I have noticed I feel better when I'm not taking any progesterone during my period. Is it possible to have too much progesterone and then have adverse effects? I don't feel like I'm reaping any of the benefits so many others have with progesterone.

Pam

Hi Karen! I'm 59 and was diagnosed with Hashimoto's in my early 20s after my 1st child. I'm just wondering if something is off b/c it seems like my hair is really thinning. I'm taking Armour Thyroid 90 mg daily. My doctor says everything is normal. I'm also struggling with weight loss resistance. I know this is a lot but would really appreciate any insight you may have. I love listening to your podcasts, I learn so much! Thanks for all you do and know that you're making a difference in the lives of many!

KK

Hi Karen! After listening to your podcast a couple of years ago, I got my hormones checked and found a Functional Practitioner to go over my health - she confirmed I was in Menopause and that my Progesterone was flat-lining, my Testosterone and Estrogen were low. My question is, Should I be getting better results? I still struggle with quality sleep and maintaining lubrication and holding onto menopausal weight, I have still been having DHEA (50mg per day). My practitioner believes that the DHEA is better to boost than Progesterone or Testosterone. Should I expect better results or am I being ridiculous?

Luhu

Hi Karen, Your number one fan here :) Studying with FDN to become a practitioner, very well-versed in gut health, hormones, etc but cannot figure out my own body since menopause! When my estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone all went very low—6 for E and T, I gained weight all over and can't lose it. Also developed chronic gut issues in menopause despite no gluten, no dairy, no sugar, (no fun!). SO Q: I started on the estrogen patch applying one half of the .025 dose, next day I added the next half, felt so much more energy and felt like I started losing lbs but quickly developed heartburn/reflux and felt a little overstimulated (maybe an adhesive ingredient in the patch? I'm very sensitive), I also felt some discomfort in my liver/gallbladder area even though I support both. I waited 3 weeks before adding progesterone due to past issues (ok'd by DR), then applied Quicksilver Scientific's topical progesterone 8mg and all hell broke loose. Within 2 days I retained so much water, and looked like I'd gained another 10lbs, belly got so swollen from diaphragm down and I felt weird pinching-like gas pains in ribs under right breast and then it moved to under left breast and the heartburn/reflux got worse. I had to stop both hormones :(. Please help, what do you think is going on with my body?

Jean clark

I'm almost 54 (bday in May) my local naturopath prescribed bio-identical hormone replacement without having me do a hormone test first. Should I be taking a hormone test before just going ahead with a prescription? It is all so confusing. Thanks!!

Anonymous What is your morning routine? What time do you eat breakfast and what do you eat? Do you drink coffee? Could not eating breakfast actually raise your blood sugar?

Anonymous

Hi Karen, I was wondering how your experience with Fully Vital hair growth system has been? Thank you, Gail

Anonymous

How does one determine when it's appropriate to use 50/50 Biest or use only estradiol? (I'm referring to your Nov 18/22 podcast with Dr. Felice Gersh.) Thank you!

Milly

Hi Karen, Thanks for taking my question. I started transdermal testosterone to optimize my levels last November, we're still trying to find that sweet spot as it's still plummeting per my January report where it was at 8. I'm due to go at the end of February to check on testosterone levels again, I'm sure (I hope) my doctor is going to check my other hormone levels to see where I'm at. Also, per my last lipid panels (Sep 2022) my total cholesterol and LDL levels have gone out of range for the first time. Taking all this into consideration, what would be the best day of the cycle to test ALL my hormones assuming I get my cycle eventually? Thank you, Milly

Hi Karen, thanks so much for all the amazing information you share. My question is about heart palpitations. I'm 40 and the last few months they have been getting pretty intense the last half of my cycle so I'm pretty sure they are hormone related. I recently had a Dutch test in December and my estrone and estradiol were above range, estriol was in range. Estrogen is favoring the 2OH pathway but my methylation activity is low. Progesterone was in range. I've been using oral and the bio labs progesterone cream for more than two years now and it has helped with many symptoms, especially sleep. Besides the heart palpitations, I also get irritable around my cycle and again after ovulation. Feel pretty good besides that. Any ideas as to what's causing the sudden increase in heart palpitations? Thanks so much for your help!

Gates 44

I guess my question is should mild symptoms be addressed? I have hot flashes that are bad for a few months then subside for a month or two. I have dry skin but I live in Canada so dry harsh winters, have had dry skin for years. I do have a low sex drive, but again I never had a high one either. Yes I do have more trouble sleeping for sure, but not sure that is enough to go on a drug. So please answer me should I do something or not? I am 56 years old and had an ablation done almost 17 years ago, so have not had a period since I was 39.

Ira

What is the window to start hrt and how long can you stay on hrt to get the full benefits? Do you believe by doing extended fasting (24+hrs) you do lose lean muscle tissue?

Kathie

Hi Karen, In trying to balance hormones, I've had some occasional bleeding. A recent biopsy was clear of anything being an issue. Is it normal to have a "period" with hrt? My regime has been a .25/1 mg estradiol/testosterone troche in the a.m., and 200mg progesterone in pm for about two months. In that time, I've had a period two times as well. Thank you!

Sally

I'm 49 years old and recently had a hysterectomy sparing my ovaries. I've suffered from extremely heavy periods for years and even through a year of chemo for brain cancer. My OB/GYN wanted to put me on birth control or the Mirena but I refused as I've attempted BC over the years with poor results. I had a terrible episode of anxiety/depression and cognition issues so she sent me to a psychiatrist and they put me on antidepressants which have helped some. Finally, she ordered a D&C due to the uncontrollable bleeding and precancerous cells were found hence the hysterectomy in late December. I spoke with her about hormone replacement and she said I'd probably be better off without it because my hormones made me so miserable with the fluctuations throughout my lifetime I went to my PCP because I couldn't sleep and she gave me Trazadone and said just wait and my hormones would settle. Then I talked to the Psychiatrist and told her about the temperature irregularities (inability to control my body temperature) and she increased my Effexor saying it had a vasomotor response. I'm a little fed up with all of the women doctors (all in their midlife and my OB is part of NAMS) giving me the runaround. I'm not crazy. I've medically been through a lot but this should be easy. I thought at first that the multiple brain surgeries had messed up my mind but after listening to you I think it's probably just my hormones. Thank you, Karen

Anonymous

Lots of talk about hormone replacement therapy at the beginning of transferring through perimenopause to menopause. My question to you is, what are the options for an almost 60-year-old who is past 10 years of being in menopause? We are still concerned about the future health of the heart, bones, brain, etc. Also, where can I find published current studies or research proving that bio-identical hormone replacement theory is safe? I would like to present to my doctor as she is a nonbeliever. Thank you!

Beth

Hi Karen, I have been on Estrogen replacement since age 36 when I had a total hysterectomy with bilateral ovaries removed due to aggressive endometriosis at the time. I'm now 55, and I've struggled with 15 pounds of too much weight ever since. My libido sucks, Intercourse is painful, I'm a professional insomniac and have been dependent on magnesium supplements and Trazadone to help me sleep for 10 years! and I also have low energy. I'm thinking I need to address my hormone therapy, currently, it's an Estradiol patch of 0.037mg changed every 3 days. I really would love your help. I have been eating a green Mediterranean diet and avoided sweets and processed foods for the last 3 months, cut alcohol 🍷 down to 1 or 2 glasses per week. (It used to be a glass of wine 5 days a week 😳) and the scale won't budge!! I do exercise with daily walking and realize a weight-lifting routine needs to be established to get more muscles engaged. I'm thinking progesterone would help, but I want to do this right, so I'm seeking your guidance! Thank you! Beth

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Anonymous

Hi Karen, a listener from the UK! I've had 4 occurrences of breast cancer over the last 17 years, the last occurrence has metastasized, but my treatment is, fortunately, keeping things stable and my tumor markers are within normal range. I have had medically induced menopause since the start (I was 39) with severe hot flashes, night sweats, and brain fog and I'm now at the natural age of menopause. I've developed CCCA alopecia on my crown. My cancer is estrogen triggered so I can't have any form of HRT. I have been steadily gaining weight. I am leading a generally ketogenic lifestyle as it helps with managing IBS. My scoliosis from birth is starting to get worse and my mobility has suffered. I now have high blood pressure. I'm a mess - is there any hope of getting back on track?

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In this episode

• Introduction to the topic of Testosterone for women, symptoms of low T, and hormone therapy.
• The difficulty of finding a competent hormone doctor.
• Why I chose Dr. Rand to be my personal hormone doctor and the doctor I chose to work with in my peri and post-menopause clinic.
• Explanation of where testosterone is produced in the female body and its functions beyond sex drive and muscle building.
• The challenges of obtaining testosterone.
• How testosterone affects bone and muscle.
• The importance of testosterone for women's heart function and its breast protective qualities.
• Sleep Apnea and its relation to testosterone replacement
• The tests that are necessary to determine testosterone deficiency and the ideal testosterone levels for women.
• The effects of testosterone on other hormones, such as estrogen, and DHEA.
• Dosing testosterone replacement in women
• Pros and cons of testosterone pellet therapy
• Typical benefits of testosterone therapy for women and its effects on weight loss.
• The best delivery methods for testosterone therapy.
• Anabolic steroids vs testosterone
• Discussion about the use of anabolic steroids in women and the reasons a person would want to use them over other hormones and more!

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Join host Karen as she sits down with two of her favorite women, Danielle Daem and Danielle Hamilton, for a roundtable discussion on the wild world of sugar addiction.

In this episode, we answer listeners' questions on all things sugar!

• What are your fav supplements to help with insulin resistance?

• I know I shouldn't be eating junk but it keeps sneaking back into my life. Where should I even start?

• Common advice I hear is, "listen to your body." How can I know if I can even trust what my body is telling me?

• How does one best manage their hormones when heading into the perimenopausal state as it relates to blood sugar regulation?

• I'm terrified of feeling my emotions and don't even know where to start. How do I navigate the emotional work without falling apart?

• How do I discover what's really at the root of my addiction to sugar?

• Dani H. Is eating whole fruits (dried or fresh) going to cause insulin resistance the same way that sugar or sweets or breads etc... will? Also, what would the best options be when someone wants a little something sweet?

• My blood sugar is usually around 108-120 in the morning after waking up. I want to get it below 100. I do not want diabetes. I know I have insulin resistance issues. I am post menopausal. I take excellent blood sugar supplements and exercise. I eat healthy and have been trying more plant based eating, always with a lot of vegetables. I still have meat once in a while. What is the best way to bring this number down in the morning and stay more balanced throughout the day? My father is diabetic and I do not want to end up there. Thank you!

• 44 years old. Fasting blood sugar is never good— always 100-115 in the morning (7am-noon) no matter if I ate at 11pm or hadn't eaten for 18 hours and no matter how little or much sugar I ate.

  Thyroid labs all normal, but many symptoms of hypothyroid- weight gain, fatigue especially. Chicken or the egg here? Thyroid causing issues with blood sugar or blood sugar causing issues with thyroid? Or something else completely? Nothing seems to move the needle on either except thyroid speeding up if things move toward the hyper side of range or just out… but not sure what made that happen in the first place. Losing hope and money trying to stop this and heal since labs are in range- western med drs are useless. It's in my head, right, hah. Holistic drs have only helped me with parts of healing (no more mold, candida, etc), but no one can solve the weight and exhaustion issue. I live a very clean lifestyle in terms of food and products and air/water.

  Danielle Daem is a Sugar Freedom Expert & Somatic Embodiment Coach who is passionate about helping women heal their relationship with sugar and themselves so they can reclaim control over their health and energy once and for all! Using her extensive knowledge in nutrition, somatic healing, trauma, and personal coaching, Dani helps her clients discover a new way of living in which sugar cravings and guilt no longer controls their health and life. Her root cause approach to addiction understands that our relationship with food ultimately stems from our relationship with ourselves. Danielle is the creator of the Break Free From Sugar Program and the host of the top-rated "Beyond Sugar Freedom Podcast" where she dives deep into conversations about the root causes of sugar dependency and total body health and wellness.

  Danielle Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Restorative Wellness Practitioner who specializes in blood sugar regulation & digestion. She became interested in blood sugar issues when she learned that Insulin Resistance was at the root of her PCOS. She was able to reverse her PCOS, cystic acne, PMS & weight loss resistance by reversing Insulin Resistance. Her mission is to help others learn to heal themselves by uncovering and addressing their blood sugar & insulin issues (as most people don't know the early signs), as well as help them optimize digestion for low-carb diets. Dani promotes a holistic approach to reversing Insulin Resistance which goes beyond just changing macros. She is the host of the Unlock the Sugar Shackles Podcast and the creator of the Blood Sugar Mastery Program.

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Join host Karen as she sits down with two of her favorite women, Danielle Daem and Danielle Hamilton, for a roundtable discussion on the wild world of sugar addiction.

In this episode

• The science behind why we crave the sweet stuff, including hormones, glucose regulation, and insulin resistance.
• Learn about the impact past trauma and "health" foods have on our sugar addiction and discover practical strategies to break the cycle.
• Breaking down insulin resistance, reactive hypoglycemia, and type 2 diabetes, and how to determine if you have blood sugar issues, including ideal lab ranges and tests, and the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring.
• Insights into the major non-physical root causes of sugar addiction, including emotional factors and trauma.
• Explore the connection between hormones and sugar addiction and how hormones drive our emotions, including depression and anxiety.
• Learn about popular so-called "health" foods that can dysregulate glucose and how to explore the emotional root cause of sugar addiction.
• The connection between stress and blood sugar.
• The use of psychedelics to overcome trauma.

and much more!

So grab your favorite non-sweet treat and join Karen, Danielle Daem, and Danielle Hamilton as they explore the complexities of sugar addiction and help you kick that sweet tooth to the curb!

Danielle Daem is a Sugar Freedom Expert & Somatic Embodiment Coach who is passionate about helping women heal their relationship with sugar and themselves so they can reclaim control over their health and energy once and for all! Using her extensive knowledge in nutrition, somatic healing, trauma, and personal coaching, Dani helps her clients discover a new way of living in which sugar cravings and guilt no longer controls their health and life. Her root cause approach to addiction understands that our relationship with food ultimately stems from our relationship with ourselves. Danielle is the creator of the Break Free From Sugar Program and the host of the top-rated "Beyond Sugar Freedom Podcast" where she dives deep into conversations about the root causes of sugar dependency and total body health and wellness.

Danielle Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Restorative Wellness Practitioner who specializes in blood sugar regulation & digestion. She became interested in blood sugar issues when she learned that Insulin Resistance was at the root of her PCOS. She was able to reverse her PCOS, cystic acne, PMS & weight loss resistance by reversing Insulin Resistance. Her mission is to help others learn to heal themselves by uncovering and addressing their blood sugar & insulin issues (as most people don't know the early signs), as well as help them optimize digestion for low-carb diets. Dani promotes a holistic approach to reversing Insulin Resistance which goes beyond just changing macros. She is the host of the Unlock the Sugar Shackles Podcast and the creator of the Blood Sugar Mastery Program.

Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real-time. You can Visit nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support.

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Nathalie Niddam is a holistic nutritionist, human potential & epigenetic coach with a particular interest in Longevity. She runs a large community on Facebook (and Mighty Networks) and is the host of the Biohacking Superhuman Performance Podcast. Nat was introduced to peptides and peptide Bioregulators a few years ago and has been fascinated with the potential that they represent for human health span and lifespan ever since...Nat is committed to sharing (and learning) information on these with as many people as possible - like many doctors and researchers in the space, she truly believes that these tiny proteins have the power to revolutionize medicine in the very near future. You can find her at natniddam.com

In this episode

• What are peptides?
• Are they legal and safe?
• Where can you get them?
• The role of pharmaceutical companies with peptide production
• How are they administered?
• My own experience with peptides
• What are Bio regulator peptides?
• What peptides are best for weight loss?
• Ozempik versus Monjauro
• Dangers of weight loss peptides
• Are HGH peptides safe?
• Best peptides for gut health, immune system and longevity and more!

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In part 2 of the progesterone series, I talk about what types of bioidentical progesterone are best. What progesterone sensitivity and PMDD are caused by and what you can do about it.

Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real-time. You can Visit nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support.

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Progesterone is an incredible hormone that plays a key role in many aspects of women's health. While it is widely known for its role in fertility and pregnancy, did you know that progesterone has many other benefits that you might not be aware of?

In this exciting podcast, we will uncover the numerous benefits of progesterone that go beyond just fertility, and discuss the safety and effectiveness of bioidentical progesterone replacement therapy. You'll learn about the differences between synthetic progestins and natural progesterone. We'll also investigate the best methods for administering it, whether it be through oral, topical, or troche forms. We'll also talk about signs and symptoms that you may be low in progesterone or have too much, as well as the effects of progesterone on premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and much more!

Today's Podcast is sponsored by Nutrisense. Nutrisense combines cutting-edge technology and human expertise so you can see how your body responds to different food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real-time. You can Visit nutrisense.io/weightloss and use code "WEIGHTLOSS" to save $30 and get 1 month of free dietitian support.

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Dr. Robert Selig is a functional medicine practitioner, hair tissue mineral analysis expert, and owner of Back To Natural Health in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. After 30+ years of experience and research in the natural health field and learning how to cure his own adrenal exhaustion and copper toxicity, he offers adult and child patients individualized care plans tailored around their biochemistry using revolutionary new tests like HTMA rather than typical blood tests which don't provide the important cellular information needed to get healthy. Patients can expect increased energy and hormone levels, less brain fog and chronic infections, natural weight management, and full body healing using the most efficient, time-tested, and effective therapies and methods.

In this episode

• The importance of magnesium and why most people are deficient
• Magnesium and your energy levels
• What chelates the magnesium out of our body
• Best way to test for minerals and why standard blood work isn't good enough
• Mineral connection to old medicine
• Hair tissue mineral analysis and how it applies to the big picture in mineral levels
• The fab 4 for minerals and your health
• Why the mineral ratios are so important to look at
• Heavy metals and how minerals are needed for this
• Copper toxicity versus copper deficiency
• The iron and copper relationship
• How to interpret the hair mineral analysis to find heavy metal toxicity
• Why we have a toxicity epidemic that is causing a lot of obesity in our society
• Are we all copper toxic or deficient?
• Minerals and our adrenal system
• Minerals and hormone health
• DHEA and copper relationship

and more!

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