Ep.69 Telemedicine for Menopause: Online Hormone Therapy and Treatment Options

After episode 64 of the podcast, I had many listeners reach out to me to express their frustration over the lack of healthcare providers in their area who were in the know in the latest in hormone therapy treatments and protocols.  When the company Winona contacted me to speak to one of their medical providers, I jumped at the chance to bring our listeners a possible option to fill a void in their quest to feel better and be their best.As telemedicine becomes more and more commonplace, many doctors are seeing it as vehicle to reach more patients and to broaden the conversation and community, especially when it comes to women's health issues.When Cat Brown, D.O., was doing her medical training, she was encouraged to pursue the family practice route as part of her Army commitment, but she found her true love was obstetrics and gynecology.  This do-it-all mom and current OBGYN hospitalist decided to join the medical team at Winona in 2021.  Winona is a company revolutionizing the treatment of menopause to help women get the solutions they need.  They aim to empower, educate, and treat women throughout the entirety of their menopause journey.  Winona offers doctor-prescribed, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy that is backed by science and shipped directly to your door.Check out Winona here: https://winona.pxf.io/oq5OPEIn this episode Dr. Cat Brown and I discuss:- Cat's path to becoming an OBGYN- The obvious and not so obvious symptoms of menopause- The data on hormone therapy and alzheimer's- The role of cortisol and how to minimize its effect- Is estrogen dominance really a thing?- Oral vs. topical hormone therapy - deciding who gets what form- How DHEA fits into the treatment regimen- Blood and saliva hormone tests and why they may not be reliable- The future of telemedicine- Cat's words of advice for midlife women_________________________________________If you’re doing “all the right things” and still feel stuck, adding a layer of support may be an option. I’ve partnered with a trusted telehealth platform offering modern solutions for women in midlife—including micro-dosed GLP-1 and other peptide therapies.https://elliemd.com/michelefolan - Create a free account to view all products.Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/askingforafriend_pod/✨ Sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://michelefolanfasterway.myflodesk.com/i6i44jw4fqLike to connect? Email me at [email protected] Transcripts are created with AI and may not be perfectly accurate.Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.