120: Dr Salome Masghati knows how complicated perimenopause is

Send a textToday Hotflash inc founder Ann Marie McQueen is speaking with a board-certified gynecologist whose surgical career was focused on fibroids and endometriosis before she discovered her love for functional medicine and holistic therapy and discovered what it could do for women struggling with menopause, hormones and wellness. Dr Masghati, who offers virtual consults worldwide in four languages, talks about treating patients from Lebanon to the Philippines, about the balance of estrogen and progesterone, the role of testosterone, the relevance of detoxification, ADHD in midlife, why some people want compounded hormones and why no matter what, we all need individualized treatments. The conversation also delves into the misconceptions about hormone therapies, such as pellets, and how to support women as they undergo psychological and physical changes. 01:59 Dr Masghati’s journey to holistic medicine03:35 Understanding hormonal imbalances (and estrogen dominance, even if you call it something else)03:56 Global perspectives on women's health06:02 Environmental factors affecting hormones10:27 The importance of progesterone17:58 Challenges in hormone treatment20:02 The role of functional medicine29:03 Liver health and hormone balance34:11 Thyroid and insulin resistance34:44 Liver detox and macronutrients35:13 Hormones and sleep36:12 Diet and exercise tips38:28 ADHD and hormonal changes41:19 Managing ADHD symptoms in perimenopause47:29 Hormone therapy options52:07 Risks and side effects of hormone therapy57:55 Hormones and disease preventionJoin the Hotflash inc perimenoposse: Web: hotflashinc.comNewsletter: Hotflash inc. on SubstackTikTok: @hotflashincInstagram: @hotflashincX: @hotflashinc Episode website: Hotflashinc Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Substack See hotflashinc.com/privacy-policy for privacy information