Episode #46: How To Manage Your Menopause with Integrative Medicine OBGYN Dr. LaKeischa McMillan

In this interview, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for menopause, interviews Dr. LaKeischa McMillan an Integrative Gynecologist and Female Hormone Expert. Dr. LaKeischa shares how integrative medicine is the right approach to helping women in menopause when it comes to balancing hormones and relieving symptoms. She also shares her opinion on hormone replacement therapy (HRT)and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and the right tools for perimenopause and menopause. 0:00 Introduction00:50 Dr. LaKeischa's story5:26 What is integrative medicine7:22 How Dr. LaKeischa can work with people8:41 Questions to ask your healthcare provider13:19 The most important laboratory work women should be given in perimenopause or menopause16:30 How much training does a doctor receive regarding perimenopause and menopause21:40 The Women's Health Initiative study23:32 Understanding synthetic hormones26:13  Dr. LaKeischa's thoughts on genetics and HRT and BHRT28:50 Dr. LaKeischa's opinion on how long women should be on HRT or BHRT30:45 Ingredients and supplements that mimic estrogen in the body34:02 Understanding estrogen, progesterone, uterine cancer, and supplements37:00 Tools for menopause39:43 Alternating nostril breathing42:31 Ways to bring down cortisol45:48 Final ThoughtsTo watch our interview about mediation, mindfulness, and conscious living, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtXZlTn_khU&t=14sTo learn more about Dr. LaKeischa McMillan and how to work with her:https://www.instagram.com/drlakeischamd/https://www.housecallwithdrmac.com/blog/Are you in perimenopause or menopause? Join our Wearemorphus PRIVATE group here: https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf ======🛍️S H O P🇺🇲 The Other PMS By Dr. LaKeischa McMillan: https://amzn.to/3wAPClS🇨🇦The Other PMS By Dr. LaKeischa McMillan: https://amzn.to/3vxRGey======🔔 S U B S C R I B E: https://bit.ly/2UTjmb0 ====== 🦋J O I N our email list: https://bit.ly/2y9bmwJ ====== // S O C I A L M O R P H U S ↙️ ▸ instagram | @wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/367EfWU ▸ facebook | /wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/2T8ySkM ▸ twitter | @wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/2Taqa5w ▸ email | [email protected] A N D R E A D O N S K Y ↙️ ▸ instagram | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/2T9HojG ▸ facebook | /andreadonskyRHN | https://bit.ly/2WB4UYT ▸ twitter | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/3cDj5C9 ▸ linkedin | https://bit.ly/2Teraph N A T U R A L L Y S A V V Y ↙️ ▸ instagram | @naturallysavvy | https://bit.ly/2X1jEPD ▸ facebook | /naturallysavvy | https://bit.ly/2Zd1sVY ▸ twitter | @naturallysavvy | https://bit.ly/2z3soNi ▸ Pinterest: naturally savvy | https://bit.ly/367GERh ▸ email | [email protected]: This interview contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on any of the product links, Morphus will receive a small commission so we can keep pumping out interviews like this one (please note this doesn't increase the price of the product). Thank you so much for your support!#morphus #menopause #menopausesymptomsSend us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined💊 Shop Morphus Supplements: https://wearemorphus.com/collections/all📖 Order "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition & Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best." (Simon & Schuster, May 5, 2026)Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4xaREJK Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4rFj7jk 📰 As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO  ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list: https://bit.ly/3VdDA0VFOLLOW US: TikTok @andreadonsky & @wearemorphusInstagram: @wearemorphus | @andreadonskyFacebook: /wearemorphusDISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate links; Morphus may earn a commission. Thank you for your support.