The Mel Robbins Podcast From PMS to Menopause: How to Hack Your Hormones and Use Science to Lose Weight, Sleep Better and Get Your Mojo Back
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Jul 27, 2023 In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Amy Shah, a double-board certified medical doctor with training from Harvard, Cornell, and Columbia, shares her expertise on women's hormonal health. She demystifies the science behind hormones and their influence from PMS to menopause. Topics covered include how walking can be more beneficial than HIIT for menopausal women, the need for dark sleeping environments to aid weight loss, and practical lifestyle tips to boost estrogen and improve sleep. This discussion empowers women to take control of their health during hormonal transitions.
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Menopause Symptoms and Lack of Information
- Women's hormonal changes during menopause cause various symptoms like brain fog, mood swings, and hot flashes.
- These changes often make women feel out of control, similar to puberty, but with less information and support compared to pregnancy.
Women's Health in Medical Research
- Historically, women were excluded from medical studies, leading to limited understanding of how treatments and medications affect their bodies, especially hormones.
- Even when included, studies often didn't consider hormonal impacts, making women the "forgotten gender" in healthcare.
Hormone Sisters Analogy
- Estrogen and progesterone are like two sisters: estrogen is smart, social, and energetic, while progesterone is calm and level-headed.
- During menopause, decreased estrogen can lead to lower energy and social engagement, while decreased progesterone can cause anxiety and sleep issues.
