Dr. Elana Zinkov discusses hormonal balance in women, touching on topics like the effects of birth control on perimenopause, the role of bioidentical hormones, and the importance of DHEA. She explains the production of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, the significance of hormone ratios, and the impact of anti-Mullerian hormone on ovarian reserve. The discussion also covers the benefits of oral progesterone, peptide use for growth hormone optimization, and the role of protein intake in thyroid health for women.