Savage Perspective Podcast Women’s Health and Hormone Function with Dr. Shawn Tassone
Are you struggling with hormonal balance and knowing where to turn for more information regarding hormone replacement therapy? Dr. Tassone is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He holds a medical degree, in addition to a PhD in mind-body medicine. Dr. Tassone is a highly regarded patient advocate. His work includes studies and publications on spirituality in medical care, whole foods to heal the human body, and integrative medicine. (https://www.drshawntassone.com) I learned a ton from this conversation and I hope you will as well.
What we discussed:
- Shawn's backstory and what led him to integrative medicine (1:25)
- Integrative medicine, criticism, and standardization (3:37)
- The safety and efficacy of a new medical product, with concerns about data manipulation and potential complications (9:53)
- Hormonal fluctuations in women, particularly during perimenopause and menopause, with a focus on symptoms, diagnosis (17:48)
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its effects on menopausal symptoms and breast cancer risk (26:39)
- Benefits and risks of HRT (31:19)
- Hormone use and its effects on health, including birth control pills and synthetic vs. bioidentical hormones (38:11)
- Supplements for hormone balance, including wild yam and dim, with explanations of their effectiveness and potential side effects (42:09)
- Hormone imbalance and its impact on women's health, with a focus on estrogen and testosterone levels (47:06)
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