Episode 273: Perimenopause, Menopause & HRT with Kristen Johnson and Maria Claps
Most women don’t realize how many body systems are affected by a loss of hormones as we move into the perimenopause and menopause years. Symptoms and signs include:
Weight gain
Hypothyroidism
Loss of skin elasticity
Low libido
UTIs
Hearing loss
Higher cholesterol
Loss of bone density
Joint pain and frozen shoulder
Brain fog
Poor sleep
Anxiety
Women are often offered a myriad of medications and supplements like statins and calcium as ways to address these various issues but are not actually addressing the root cause: hormonal decline. Although hormone replacement therapy has long been touted as dangerous, this week’s guests are here to bust that myth and share just how incredibly important HRT can be for women’s health and longevity. Their book, The Great Menopause Myth, dives deep into this topic and they are on the podcast this week sharing key points women need to know about how to be successful with hormones.
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273: Perimenopause, Menopause & HRT with Kristen Johnson and Maria Claps
SHOW NOTES
00:00 Introduction to Hormonal Health
06:30 The Menopause Gold Rush: A Cultural Shift
14:09 The Connection Between Hormones and Joint Health
21:14 The Controversy of Hormone Replacement Therapy
27:28 Statins vs. Hormones: A Critical Discussion
35:44 The Case for Hormone Replacement Therapy
41:04 Starting the Hormone Replacement Journey
46:07 Navigating Perimenopause and Hormonal Changes
55:16 Forms of Hormone Replacement: What to Avoid
01:00:42 Who Can Benefit from Hormone Replacement Therapy?
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