551. Get Ahead of Hormones: Karen Martel Educates Women on Hormonal Health, Pt. 2

Tricia and Doro welcome Karen Martel, CEO of Hormone Solutions, to discuss the complexities of women's health, particularly focusing on hormone replacement therapy and menopause. Karen discusses the historical context of HRT and the Women's Health Initiative study, helping women understand how more research has come about on these topics. She empathizes with women and the complex feelings surrounding menopause, and provides helpful information on the importance of estrogen and progesterone, the impact of nutrition and lifestyle, and the role of different types of estrogen–as well as testosterone–in maintaining health. Through sharing her personal journey and research, Karen underscores the importance of education and awareness for women navigating these challenges. This is the second of a two-part episode. Listeners can receive 15% of Hormone Solutions’ products with code: HEALTH GIG