Hormones, Not Just “Getting Older”: Dr. Melissa Miskell on Menopause, HRT & Feeling Like Yourself Again

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I sit down with Dr. Melissa Miskell, a gynecologist with 30 years of experience who has helped thousands of women feel like themselves again using bioidentical hormone therapy. If you’re over 40 and dealing with brain fog, mood swings, belly fat, hot flashes, low sleep, or low libido and keep being told “that’s just aging” ,this one is for you.Dr. Miskell explains, in simple language, what really happens in perimenopause and menopause, why so many women are misdiagnosed with depression or anxiety, and how hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone actually protect your heart, bones and brain. We also talk about the famous Women’s Health Initiative study, what it got wrong, and why the FDA has now removed the black box warning from estrogen.You’ll hear:The key differences between “normal aging” and hormone imbalanceWhy so many women are given 3 medications (antidepressant, anxiety, sleep) when what they really need is hormone testingWhat bioidentical hormones are and how they’re different from older synthetic optionsWhich labs women over 40 should ask for (and why symptoms matter more than one number on a lab sheet)When HRT makes sense, when it doesn’t, and how fast many women start to feel betterIf you’ve ever felt dismissed, unheard, or confused about your symptoms, this episode will give you hope and better questions to ask your doctor.Check out Dr Miskell websites https://feelbetterfromdayone.com/ and her clinic https://hormonesbydesign.comIf you want help with strength training, habits, and building a balanced lifestyle alongside your hormone journey, check out my coaching options https://www.personaltrainerturo.com/Thank you for listening!Try The Consistency ResetMy new personalized coaching app for women 35–55 who are tired of starting over with diets, workouts, and healthy habits.Get simple daily actions, realistic workouts, practical nutrition habits, and Reset Mode to help you keep going when life gets busy.Take the quiz and build your personalized plan here: studio.com/turo/consistency-reset