E122: Perimenopause, Menopause & Hormone Therapy with OB-GYN & Cancer Survivor Dr. Juyia

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I’m joined by Dr. Lauren Juyia, a board-certified OB-GYN and stage 4 colon cancer survivor. In this empowering episode, Dr. Juyia breaks down the differences between perimenopause and menopause, explains common symptoms, and shares practical, evidence-based guidance on hormone therapy. We also discuss myths around estrogen, the risks and benefits of HRT, and why women deserve more support and better education during this stage of life.Dr. Juyia opens up about her personal cancer journey and how it has fueled her mission to increase awareness about colon cancer in younger adults. Tune in for expert insights and compassionate advice for navigating midlife health with confidence.00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Lauren Juyia02:15 – Dr. Juyia's cancer journey and colon cancer awareness06:40 – What is perimenopause vs. menopause?10:30 – Early symptoms of perimenopause14:05 – Why menopause symptoms seem “random”17:50 – Estrogen receptors & how they affect the whole body20:30 – Why hormone therapy is misunderstood27:45 – Is hormone testing useful? Dr. Juyia explains34:20 – FDA-approved vs compounded/pellet hormones42:00 – How to advocate for yourself and get the care you deserveConnect with Dr. Lauren JuyiaConnect with Dr. Kerry RellerPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... My linktree: linktr.ee/kerryrellermdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermdClearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa...Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.