A Modern Approach to Menopause, Hormones and Lifelong Health With Dr. Jessica Shepherd

March 11
27 mins

Episode Description

Episode Highlights With Jessica

  • Menopause is not a pause but a biological evolution
  • Her perspective to give women the information to make informed and empowered decisions
  • The dichotomies that we set up that are not helpful to women and the gray area in between
  • Misconceptions that still exist around menopause and hormone shifts
  • Does hormone therapy actually cause breast cancer? What the data actually says
  • We no longer use the synthetic progestin that was used in the study that showed harm 
  • What data actually shows is the best approach when it comes to hormones
  • The actual benefits and risks of hormone therapy and how to make an informed choice
  • Heart disease is the number one killer of women and some of this is related to the decline in estrogen 
  • Muscle mass and how this comes into play with hormones
  • Foundation habits that support hormone health with or without replacement 
  • How important sleep is and why women need more than men

Resources Mentioned

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