Are We Treating Women’s Health All Wrong? with Kristi Hales of WordLink Medical

Testosterone plays a critical role in women's health and shouldn’t be overlooked! In this episode, Amy Stuttle is joined by Kristi Hales, R.Ph. to discuss the trans-formative role of hormone education in women’s health. They discuss the key stages of perimenopause and menopause, highlighting how hormones like testosterone, progesterone, and estradiol impact everything from cognitive function and mood to bone density and cardiovascular health. Kristi educates on the benefits of compounded hormones, the role of hormone therapy in addressing migraines and UTIs, and the importance of personalized treatments for long-term well-being. This episode also touches on the overlooked role of hormones in postpartum depression, the efficacy of oral versus patch estradiol, and why hormone-informed care is essential for improving women’s quality of life. Takeaways: WorldLink Medical provides evidence-based hormone education for healthcare providers. Perimenopause symptoms can begin as early as the 30s. Common menopause symptoms include hot flashes, brain fog, and sleep disturbances. Estradiol is essential for cognitive health and memory. Testosterone plays a critical role in women's health and shouldn’t be overlooked. Progesterone has calming effects, improves sleep, and reduces anxiety by stimulating GABA receptors. Hormonal imbalances can contribute to postpartum depression. Hormonal therapy can help prevent recurrent UTIs, migraines, and bone density loss. Compounded hormones offer personalized dosing for optimal results. Cardiovascular protection may be better with oral estradiol versus transdermal patches. Statins may not lower cardiovascular risk effectively in women compared to hormone therapy. IUDs can be a preferable birth control option to maintain hormonal function during therapy. Quality of life is a crucial aspect of longevity. WorldLink Medical Click Here Victory Men's Health Click Here Victory Men's Health YouTube For questions email [email protected]   Disclaimer: The Women Want Strong Men Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.