Can we talk about how we've been fed complete BS about menopause and our hormones? I mean, seriously—the amount of fear-mongering and misinformation out there is making me want to throw things. But lucky for us, Dr. Kelly Casperson is here to set the record straight, and trust me, this conversation is about to blow your mind. If you've ever felt like you're going crazy during perimenopause or been told you're "too young" or "too old" for hormone therapy, this episode is your wake-up call.
Dr. Kelly is a urologist turned women's health warrior who's dedicating her life to educating women about what's actually happening to our bodies during this transition. In today's episode, we're diving deep into the real facts about hormone replacement therapy, busting myths that have kept women suffering unnecessarily, and talking about why the medical establishment has failed us so spectacularly. This isn't just another menopause chat—this is your roadmap to reclaiming your power during midlife.
Ready to stop suffering in silence and start living your best midlife? Let's dive into this game-changing conversation that every woman over 40 needs to hear. Have you been struggling with symptoms that doctors keep dismissing as "just part of getting older"?
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"Women get, you're either too young for this or you're too old for this. Men never get told they're too young or too old for something." (08:29)
"If there is a drug that you could take between the ages of 50 and 60, and several studies have shown it decreases your risk of death and helps you live maybe about two years longer, do you think everybody would be on that drug? Yeah, that drug's called estrogen." (30:47)
"The best way to control a woman? Give her fear. Control her. How do we control her? Keep her afraid." (38:58)
"Don't just brace yourself for hell, people. Get educated and advocate." (37:30)
"Hair hates drastic changes. And that's why like if you have low hormones and you throw a pellet in, some people might experience some hair loss with it." (35:23)
00:03 - Introduction and the five orgasms story
01:54 - Dr. Kelly's background as a urologist
06:20 - The 2002 Women's Health Initiative study explained
08:04 - Myths about being "too young" or "too old" for hormones
10:11 - The truth about hormone pellets
14:24 - Lab testing and "estrogen dominance" myth
16:39 - Why we treat symptoms, not just numbers
20:27 - Brain fog and hormone connection
28:17 - Hot flashes and what causes them
32:01 - The benefits of taking estrogen
34:41 - Testosterone for women
37:05 - BRCA patients and hormone therapy
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