Series 2, Episode 3 - Menopause Deep Dive with Zora Benhamou

In this episode of the Sweaty AF podcast, Lucy and Zora Benhamou, a distinguished gerontologist, biohacker, and the dynamic host of the Hack My Age podcast, delve into the complexities of menopause, discussing its stages, symptoms, and the importance of awareness and testing. Zora breaks down the three main stages of menopause: pre, peri, and post, emphasizing that perimenopause can start as early as the mid-thirties. They explore subtle symptoms that may be overlooked and the significance of monitoring hormonal health through testing. The conversation also highlights the role of hormone replacement therapy and the often-neglected importance of testosterone in women's health. Overall, the episode aims to empower women with knowledge and encourage proactive health management during menopause. In this conversation, Zora Benhamou discusses the complexities of menopause, focusing on the role of hormones, particularly estradiol, and the differences between bioidentical and synthetic hormones. She emphasizes the importance of personalized hormone therapy and the role of compounding pharmacies in providing tailored solutions. The discussion also covers the impact of menopause on brain health, current research findings, and personal experiences with osteoarthritis. Zora shares her daily biohacking practices and highlights the need for a global perspective on menopause, noting that education and socioeconomic factors influence women's understanding and management of menopause.All of Zora’s programmes and Freebies can be found at: https://hackmyage.com/Zora’s Socials:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hackmyageFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HackMyAge/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@hackmyageTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hackmyageZora is available on all podcast channels - Hack my AgeThank you to Revive Health & Wellness for hosting this episode.Find their amazing recovery centre here: https://www.revivewellnesscentre.co.uk/