REVOLUTIONARY Hormone Hacks: How Bioidentical Hormone Therapy BENEFITS Everyone - With Karen Martel

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Jun 15, 2024

Karen Martel, a leading expert in perimenopause and menopause, shares her mission to empower women through hormone optimization. She dives into the complexities of hormone therapy, contrasting traditional methods with bioidenticals like estradiol and natural progesterone. Karen emphasizes proactive testing and personalized approaches for effective management of symptoms. Listeners will also discover innovative health supplements and the importance of lifestyle shifts in navigating hormonal changes, ensuring an informed journey through this transformative phase.

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History of Hormone Replacement Therapy

Premarin, derived from pregnant horse urine, was the top-prescribed drug in the US by 1992.
The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study initially linked Premarin and synthetic progestin to increased health risks, causing widespread fear.

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Reanalysis of WHI Study

Reanalysis of the WHI study revealed that Premarin alone was breast-protective, reducing cancer risk.
Combining Premarin with synthetic progestin caused problems, yet birth control pills with similar progestin are still prescribed.

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Bioidentical Hormones

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) uses hormones identical to the body's, derived from plants.
Estrogen, a growth hormone, does not cause cancer but can stimulate existing estrogen-positive cancer cells.

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Imagine feeling healthy and well most of your life, until one day you begin to experience symptoms like weight gain, brain fog, fatigue, mood swings, and sleep disturbances that just don't go away...

Welcome to the rollercoaster ride of perimenopause and menopause.

Today's guest, Karen Martel, a leading expert in navigating the unique challenges and transitions of perimenopause and menopause, has made it her mission to guide women through the maze of symptoms and solutions associated with these phases of life. In our conversation, you'll learn the pros and cons of different forms of hormone therapy, from traditional HRT to bioidenticals like estradiol and natural progesterone. Karen will also pull back the curtain on testing methods and interpretations, critical factors like delivery methods and timing, and lifestyle biohacks for smoothing the menopausal journey.

As CEO of Hormone Solutions (use code BEN to save 40%), Karen, a certified hormone specialist and transformational nutrition coach, specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and holistic approaches to restore hormone balance. She is also the esteemed host of the highly acclaimed women’s health podcast, The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel, where she delves deeply into the intricacies of female fat loss, hormone optimization, and the complex interplay between hormones and overall health. Karen’s mission is to empower women with the knowledge they require to seize control of their well-being and thrive throughout every stage of life.

Whether you're years away from "the change" or already knee-deep in hot flashes and insomnia, this episode is essential for optimizing your hormones to age gracefully and experience boundless vitality.

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