The mindbodygreen Podcast 610: Your guide to HRT & lifestyle changes for menopause | Jila Senemar, M.D., FACOG
Aug 10, 2025
Jila Senemar, a board-certified OBGYN and menopause specialist, shares invaluable insights into women's hormone health. She discusses the truth about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its long-term benefits. Listeners can discover powerful lifestyle modifications, including the role of nutrition and strength training. The importance of community support during menopause is highlighted, along with strategies for better sleep. Senemar emphasizes personalized healthcare decisions and reassures women that they are not alone in this transition.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
WHI Study Was Misread
- Jila Senemar explains the 2002 WHI study was misinterpreted and used different drugs and populations than today.
- She says the headlines scared a generation away from helpful HRT.
Find The Gray Zone
- Jila Senemar urges a middle-ground approach to HRT rather than all-or-nothing thinking.
- She emphasizes personalizing decisions jointly between patient and provider.
Give Actionable Lifestyle Steps
- Jila Senemar says clinicians must give actionable lifestyle steps instead of vague advice.
- She tells practitioners to handhold patients through specific nutrition, exercise, and supplement plans.