98: Dr. Amy Killen: Why Your Doctor’s Failing You on Menopause (And How to Take Control)

Why are women constantly misdiagnosed and dismissed when they bring up perimenopausal symptoms to their doctors? The answer might shock you—and it's costing women their quality of life and long-term health. In this episode of Broads, I talk with Dr. Amy Killen about the massive education gap in women's hormone health, why the medical establishment got scared of HRT in 2002, and what the latest research actually shows about hormone replacement therapy. We dive deep into the difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones, the supplements that actually matter for aging women, and why every woman deserves a conversation about hormone optimization. Dr. Amy Killen is a board-certified emergency physician who transitioned into hormone optimization and regenerative medicine after experiencing her own health challenges. She's the founder of HopBox supplements, co-founder of Reputable Health, and is dedicated to educating women about hormone health that most doctors never learned in medical school. We Also Discuss: 05:27 – What are the biggest misconceptions when it comes to women's health?  07:03 – Why women are constantly misdiagnosed or dismissed by doctors  08:37 – The 2002 Women's Health Initiative study that changed everything  12:09 – Are doctors getting perimenopause/menopause education now?  14:36 – Why "that's just part of getting older" is a harmful narrative  15:41 – How to find doctors with hormone knowledge  17:27 – What is HRT and hormone replacement therapy?  18:18 – Why women might want to consider hormone replacement  19:42 – How hormones are preventative for chronic diseases  21:08 – How to know if symptoms are perimenopause vs other issues  23:06 – What tests to ask for and where to get them  24:44 – Addressing fears about HRT and breast cancer  28:06 – When is the right time to start HRT?  29:14 – Do you have to take hormones forever?  40:31 – Finding your perfect hormone "cocktail"  45:00 – Supplements: what women actually need as they age  54:58 – Why women should take creatine  57:40 – How to figure out if a supplement is actually working Thank You to Our Sponsors: Broads: Broads 1:1 – Ready to ditch the bullshit and start feeling good in your body? Choose your level and let's do this together. Apply for BroadsCOACH or BroadsCHAMPION today at broads.app Momentous: Head to livemomentous.com and use code TARA for up to 35% off your first order. Because foundational health isn't optional – it's everything. Timeline: Get you free 3-day trial of Mitopure gummies. Head over to timeline.com/taragummies to claim yours. Find more from Tara:   Website: https://www.taralaferrara.com/ Instagram: @taralaferrara @broads.podcast @broads.app Youtube: Tara LaFerrara Tiktok: @taralaferrara Find more from Dr. Amy Killen:  Website: https://hopbox.life/ Instagram: @dr.amybkillen