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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 53 MIN

Hormone Tests That Matter For Menopause, And Which Don't - Dr. Amy B Killen

from Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

Have you heard about the DUTCH test or urine testing for hormones , but when you saw the price you were shocked? You hear that it's important, but not sure if it's worth the price and are looking for alternatives. Then this episode is for you. Today I'm sitting down with my biohacking buddie Dr Amy Killen, who is a leader in women's health, regenerative medicine and longevity, and just spent six months combing through every study she could find on estrogen metabolites and hormone testing We cover What 22+ studies actually show about estrogen metabolites and breast cancer If DUTCH testing is helpful or unnecessary Labs that truly matter for longevity Which tests can help time HRT or track menopause onset The strongest lifestyle habits for extending our healthspan What's the number one treatment for skin health in menopause The top three longevity habits for women And so much more   Amy B. Killen, M.D., specializes in women's longevity–specifically hormone optimization and regenerative medicine–using research-backed and evidence-based interventions so women can thrive during their Queen Phase™.  She's a board-certified former Emergency Medicine physician who has dedicated the past dozen years to honing her expertise in health optimization, integrating treatments like pioneering stem cell therapies, bioidentical hormones, and peptides with personalized lifestyle strategies and technology-driven decision-making.  As an entrepreneur, she co-founded and now serves as Chief Medical Officer of Humanaut Health, a longevity clinic franchise. She also founded and remains immersed in the Human Optimization Project (HOP), a female-focused supplement company that bridges innovative medical treatments with accessible wellness solutions.  She shares her expertise and reaches audiences through educational content creation on her website and Substack, international speaking engagements, podcasts, and various media outlets. Dr. Killen earned her bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University and then her doctor of medicine degree from UT Southwestern Medical School. She became Chief Resident while completing an Emergency Medicine residency at the University of Arizona. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with her family of five. Disclaimer: This is not meant to be medical advice. Dr. Amy is a doctor, but not your doctor.   Supplements: www.hopbox.life , Clinics: www.humanauthealth.com Discount code ZORA Contact Dr. Amy Killen: Social:  @dr.amybkillen,  @humanauthealth @hopboxlife  Substack: The Good, Bad and Ugly of Estrogen Metabolite Testing https://dramybkillen.substack.com/p/the-good-bad-and-ugly-of-estrogen Website: www.dramykillen.com  Healthcare: www.humanauthealth.com  Supplements: www.hopbox.life 10% off code ZORA   Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - http://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try Suji to improve muscle 10% off with code ZORA at TrySuji.com - https://trysuji.com Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off https://oneskin.pxf.io/c/3974954/2885171/31050   Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠   Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠    For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  For transparency: Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

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