142 - Balancing Hormones on the Edge of Heart Health

This is where testosterone therapy meets the long game of heart health. In this episode, we wrap up our deep dive into testosterone therapy and cardiovascular health by tackling one of the biggest questions in hormone optimization: how do we make sure therapy stays safe over the long haul? Along the way, we uncover warning signs many women overlook, reveal the testing strategies that matter most after 50, and challenge conventional thinking about prevention. In this episode you'll learn… How hormone balance influences long-term testosterone therapy safety outcomes. The relationship between estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone balance. How thyroid, adrenal, insulin, and growth hormones support harmony. Why testosterone-focused treatment may overlook important health considerations. What remains unknown about long-term testosterone-dominant therapy effects. How excessively elevated testosterone may affect heart structure. What observational evidence suggests about ventricular enlargement concerns. Why increased physical activity may complicate cardiovascular interpretations. What symptoms may signal emerging cardiovascular complications. Why unusual shortness of breath should never be ignored. The connection between palpitations and testosterone dose adjustments. How inflammation markers can contribute additional cardiovascular insights. Why calcium scoring plays a central preventive role. The limitations of common cardiology tests. What advanced imaging can reveal about hidden plaque development. How daily choices shape future cardiovascular outcomes and longevity. Why heart health deserves continuous attention during hormone therapy.   Connect with Dr. Cernaianu https://www.herabeautyandwellness.com/  https://www.instagram.com/herabeautyandwellness/  https://www.facebook.com/people/Hera-Healthcare-Mirela-Cernaianu-MD/100063462643162/