Skin Health & Sex Hormones in Perimenopause with Dr. Amy Killen

Discover the transformative power of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Dr. Amy Killen @Dr.AmyBKillen as she delves into the benefits of progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone for women's health, longevity, and vitality. From enhancing sexual and cardiovascular health to rejuvenating skin, this episode is packed with expert insights and practical tips to help you age gracefully and feel your best. 

Episode Overview:
0:00 Intro/Teaser
4:02 What is Perimenopause?
7:53 Hormonal Changes in Perimenopause
11:20 Navigating the Moving Target of Perimenopause
21:48 Estrogen's Crucial Role in Sexual Health
25:08 Understanding Testosterone in Women
27:31 Dosing and Treatment Options for Women
34:10 Debunking Myths About Estrogen and Breast Cancer
38:41 When to Stop Hormone Replacement Therapy
41:41 Sexual Health and Longevity
47:39 Mechanism of Nitric Oxide in Sexual Health
1:00:25 Impact of Botox on the Beauty Industry
1:04:44 Skin Health and Peptides
1:07:08 Concerns and Misconceptions About Botox
1:08:38 Dr. Amy’s Own Skin Care Procedures
1:13:50 Where to find Dr. Amy Killen

Resources mentioned in the episode:
Websites: www.dramykillen.com, www.hopbox.life, www.reputable.health
JoyLux Gold Plus - https://joylux.com/collections/vfit-and-photonic-gel/products/gold-plus-upgrade
Testosterone therapy in women: myths and misconceptions - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23380529/
Estrogen Matters book - https://estrogenmatters.com
HRT, Bioidenticals & Menopause: Benefits & Risks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jed0pCuAlo
Equip food collagen - https://equipfoods.com/better and use the code BETTER for 20% off.

Bio:
Amy B. Killen is a leading longevity and regenerative physician, founder, and speaker.  She and her partner, Dr Adelson, pioneered the Full Body Stem Cell Makeover. Dr Killen is the founder and CEO of the Human Optimization Project (HOP), a longevity-focused nutritional supplement company.  She co-founded Humanaut Health, a longevity clinic franchise, and Nof1+, a health tech data aggregator empowering insights through experimentation.

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