#294 Is this normal? Libido, night sweats and BC alternatives with Dr. Jolene Brighten
Apr 26, 2023
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Dr. Jolene Brighten discusses burning hormonal topics like low libido, night sweats, and hair loss. The podcast covers training in clinical sexology, low testosterone in women, and tips for transitioning to perimenopause. It also explores fertility awareness for teenagers and navigating online negativity for women's health.
Addressing gut health, hormone balance, and reducing stress are crucial in combatting low testosterone.
Everyday Dose coffee offers improved focus and reduced jitteriness compared to other coffee products.
Dr. Jolene Brighten advocates for holistic women's health, emphasizing hormone balance and empowerment beyond traditional medicine.
Deep dives
Low Testosterone: Beyond Low Libido
Low testosterone impacts more than just libido, also affecting mood, motivation, boundaries, and emotional stability. Stress, which leads to inflammation, can hinder hormone balance and gut health, contributing to low testosterone. Addressing gut health, hormone balance, and reducing stress are essential to combatting low testosterone, underscoring the importance of holistic health approaches.
Everyday Dose Coffee Experience: Improved Focus and Mood Stability
The podcast discusses the benefits of Everyday Dose coffee, highlighting improved focus and concentration due to ingredients like lions mane for brain clarity. Compared to other coffee products, Everyday Dose stands out for its taste and reduced caffeine content. The speaker's personal experience reflects enhanced focus, reduced jitteriness, and stable mood, especially around the menstrual cycle.
Dr. Jolene Brighten: Hormone Expert and Women's Medicine Advocate
Dr. Jolene Brighten, a renowned hormone expert, emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to women's health, exploring solutions beyond traditional Western medicine. With expertise in naturopathic endocrinology and clinical sexology, Dr. Brighten advocates for hormone balance and empowering women globally. Her book 'Is This Normal?' focuses on creating hormone balance and addressing unwanted symptoms with compassion and non-judgment.
Understanding Sexual Desire and Initiation in Relationships
The podcast delves into the complexities of sexual desire, highlighting the differences between spontaneous and responsive desire. It emphasizes the significance of contextual factors, emotional connection, and communication in initiating and sustaining sexual intimacy in relationships. Insightful discussions touch on the importance of consent, empathy, and understanding individual preferences for a fulfilling sexual experience.
Importance of Understanding Subclinical Thyroid
It's crucial to recognize that subclinical thyroid issues may not always be accurately reflected in a single blood test result. In such cases, it's essential not to rush into medication but to focus on understanding the body's changes and providing thyroid support. Taking a holistic approach, especially considering the potential prevalence of Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroiditis, can guide individuals in optimizing their thyroid health through proper nutrition, avoiding excessive iodine intake, and addressing environmental factors like endocrine disruptors.
Factors Influencing Hair Loss and Treatment Approaches
Hair loss can be attributed to factors like dihydrotestosterone (DHT) leading to hair follicle miniaturization. Optimizing the five alpha reductase enzyme, ensuring adequate zinc intake, and managing blood sugar levels can help combat DHT-related hair loss. Additionally, topical remedies such as rosemary application and considering medications like spironolactone can be beneficial. Understanding hormonal imbalances, such as thyroid issues or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is vital in addressing hair loss concerns effectively.
This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Jolene Brighten, who also appeared in episode #112, Post Birth Control Syndrome. Dr. Brighten is back to talk about burning hormonal topics including night sweats, low progesterone and testosterone, hair loss and lots about libido. We also fielded questions from my teenage daughter, asking about advice for teens tracking menstrual cycles, how to talk to the doc about alternatives to birth control for hormonal support, and dealing with shade online from uneducated sources.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
What training is involved to be a clinical sexologist?
Ebbs and flows of low libido
Why women are like crockpots and men are like microwaves
Things that affect low testosterone for women
How sperm count is down 50%
Night sweats in cycling women, hair loss and tips for transitioning to perimenopause
ABOUT GUEST: Dr. Jolene Brighten is a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine. She is board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and trained in clinical sexology. Dr. Brighten is the author of Is This Normal, a non-judgmental guide to creating hormone balance, eliminating unwanted symptoms, and building the sexual desire you crave. A fierce patient advocate and completely dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones through her website and social medical channels. Dr. Brighten is an international speaker, clinical educator, and medical advisor within the tech community.
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