Dr. Chad is back! And we're here to talk about menopause and perimenopause. The conversation covers the importance of blood work in assessing hormonal health. It also discusses the impact of stress hormones on hormone production and the significance of lifestyle in managing menopausal symptoms. We also discuss a range of topics related to health, aging, hormone management, and the impact of lifestyle on overall well-being. It emphasizes the importance of understanding one's body, managing stress, and making informed choices about health care options.

Takeaways

• Perimenopause and menopause are important stages in a woman's life that require attention and proactive management.
• Blood work and hormone testing are crucial for understanding and managing the hormonal changes associated with perimenopause and menopause. Hormone management
• Impact of lifestyle on health
• Cortisol production can have an impact on estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone
• Investing in your overall health can significantly dial down perimenopause symptoms

A note from Misty:

So much info in this episode, and still so much to learn!

Here's a correction I was able to make after this talk. I was using the word SYNTHETIC to label all other meds that are not NATURAL.

WRONG

Dr. Chad explained that synthetic hormones are not used anymore (or shouldn't be) due to the horrific increased risk of cancer. Then there's bio-identical vs. natural, (which we will talk more about on the follow-up episode).

If your misunderstandings were not addressed like mine, we would love to answer your questions on the next health & faith segment!

DM me your questions or email me at misty@makemebetterpodcast.com.

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Recording Issues
• 01:55 By Design: Faith and Health
• 02:23 Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause
• 03:19 The Real Symptoms of Menopause
• 04:13 Blaming Perimenopause for Silly Things
• 05:08 Improving Lifestyle for Menopause Management
• 08:15 The Role of Cortisol in Menopause
• 09:00 Hormone Testing and Blood Work
• 13:50 Understanding Hormone Management
• 14:28 The Role of Ancestry and Family History
• 15:27 The Impact of Stress and Emotional Well-being
• 17:05 The Importance of Lifestyle and Health Choices
• 18:18 The Role of Gynecologists and Healthcare System
• 19:14 The Five Essentials for Aging Well
• 23:13 Bioidentical Hormones and Treatment Options