Episode #292. Break through the complexity of women’s health in this masterclass featuring Dr Susan Davis AO, Dr Stacy Sims, and Dr Jen Gunter. Centred around menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), this episode cuts through the noise to bring you what you really need to know about women’s health.

Drawing from the best of four highly acclaimed episodes, we offer a comprehensive exploration of menopause's multifaceted impact on health. Discover practical strategies, informed by top experts, to guide you through this transformative life stage with confidence.

We discuss:

Intro (00:00)
What is Menopause? An Essential Definition (02:17)
Impact of Hysterectomy on Menopause (04:25)
Birth Control Pills & Their Impact on Menopause (05:48)
In-Depth Analysis: The Perimenopause Phase (06:11)
Understand Menopause Symptoms (07:11)
Menopause Uncovered: What's Happening to Women? (12:15)
Taking Control: Proactive Menopause Management (28:24)
Effective Menopause Management: Expert Guidelines (32:47)
Exploring Hormone Replacement Therapy (41:42)
Hormone Therapy Insights for Women 50+ (54:32)
HRT's Impact on Cognitive Health (58:15)
Addressing Early Onset Menopause (1:06:17)
Exercise Strategies for Bone Health Post-Menopause (1:26:42)
Managing Night Sweats and Hot Flashes (1:28:40)
Menopause and Weight Gain: What to Know (1:35:21)
Fitness and Nutrition for Women in Their 60s (1:46:19)
Menopause Testing (2:06:05)
Exploring the Grandmother Hypothesis (2:10:41)
Do we need Hormone Replacement Therapy? (2:14:00)
Bioidentical Hormones (2:21:31)
Alternative Solutions for Hot Flashes (2:30:22)
Outro (2:36:06)

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Professor Susan Davis: https://theproof.com/tag/susan-davis/
Dr Stacy Sims: https://theproof.com/tag/stacy-sims/
Dr Jen Gunter: https://theproof.com/tag/jen-gunter/

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