Episode 334 of the You Are Not Broken podcast, Dr. Kelly Casperson discusses her upcoming book tour for 'The Menopause Moment' and dives into the relationship between menopause, hormones, and skin health.
She emphasizes the importance of understanding how hormonal changes during menopause affect skin quality and overall health, advocating for the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to mitigate these effects. The conversation highlights the need for better education on the benefits of hormones and challenges misconceptions surrounding their use.
Takeaways
- The Menopause Moment book is available for pre-order.
- Estradiol and Estriol can be beneficial for skin health.
- Skin changes during menopause are significant and often distressing.
- Hormones play a crucial role in skin quality and health.
- There is a lack of awareness about the effects of low hormones on skin.
- HRT can improve skin elasticity and hydration.
- Many women are not informed about hormone therapy options.
- The decline in estrogen leads to decreased collagen and moisture in the skin.
- Preventative health measures should be supported, including hormone therapy.
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