Episode 12 | Menopause, Perimenopause & Periods | Guest: Dr. Beatriz Olson, Integrative Clinical Endocrinologist

Welcome to the most listener-requested topic to date: Menopause, perimenopause and periods.  Today's guest is Dr. Beatriz Olson, is a preeminent expert on women's health and self-proclaimed "hormone lady" who's dedicated her life to helping women understand and manage their hormones. With over 40 years of experience in the fields of internal medicine, endocrinology (hormone management) and integrative medicine, Dr. Olson received her B.S. in biochemistry from Barnard College, MD from Columbia University, served as Sr. Staff Fellow at the National Institute of Health, and as Clinical Faculty at Yale School of Medicine.   Dr. Olson shares the early personal struggles that motivated her to dedicate her life to helping women holistically support their bodies, manage their hormones, and promote vitality at any age. She joins for me a candid conversation on all things female reproductive health, from getting your first period all the way through managing menopause. We have a no holds barred conversation on the good, bad, and ugly of women's reproductive health:  The lifecycle of female hormones from first period to menopause The age range at which girls today are experiencing their first period Step-by-step biological breakdown of a 28-30 day menstrual period  Difference between key reproduction hormones (estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone) and their roles in both female and male bodies  Explanation of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Signs, symptoms, and the definition of perimenopause and menopause Difference between perimenopause and menopause, and how long each last Perimenopause and menopause management recommendations Pros/cons of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and who makes a good candidate Three key steps to help shift metabolism in perimenopause and menopause How menopause affects the workplace as women experience the emotional, physical, cognitive, and relational stressors of menopause Demystifying the "period poop" phenomenon  References: Dr. Beatriz Olson Website Mind Body Secrets: A Medical Doctor's Spiritual and Scientific Guide to Wellness Hormone Replacement Therapy Research