62: The Mysterious Menopause: HRT, Cancer, Cycling, and How to Thrive

Confessions of a Male Gynecologist

Menopause is not something to suffer from; it’s a natural state.

By definition, a menopause diagnosis requires you to go 12 months without a period. However, that doesn’t mean you have to wait 12 months before you can seek out solutions for your symptoms.

If you’re having symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, irritability, and not having your period, we can order lab work to give us insight into whether you’ve entered menopause. From there, we can start to do something about it.

In this episode, I’m talking about how menopause is diagnosed, the misconceptions and stigma surrounding menopause, the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the role of different hormones in bone and cardiovascular health, the fear surrounding HRT, and more. Remember to advocate for yourselves and recognize that you deserve to feel better. Enjoy the episode!

Highlights

Defining perimenopause and menopause

Lab work and symptoms used to diagnose menopause

Why it’s essential to look at testosterone levels

Societal expectations for women during menopause

The prevalent fear of hormone replacement

Dispelling the myth that estradiol causes breast cancer

Symptoms, testing, and treatment options for menopause

Benefits and risks of estradiol and progesterone replacement in menopause

Pros and cons of different forms of progesterone and estrogen

The impact of low testosterone in women

Considerations before starting hormone replacement therapy

Genetic testing and hormone replacement therapy

Diagnostic criteria for menopause

Differences between natural menopause and surgical menopause

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Resources

Dr. Tassone's Practice https://www.drshawntassone.com/

The Hormone Balance Bible https://tassonemd.com/hormone-balance-bible/

Hormone Archetype Quiz https://tassonemd.lpages.co/hormonearchetypequiz/

Disclaimer This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.