The Great Menopause Myth with Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps

If you think you know everything there is to know about menopause, think again. We've had multiple episodes on this topic, and this one was especially informative and easy to understand. If you're struggling with menopausal symptoms, this is definitely the episode for you.  What you'll learn:   Kristin and Maria's background and their motivation for writing The Great Menopause Myth (1:44) Misinformation and poorly designed health advice for midlife women (5:17) Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women, including testosterone, lifestyle factors, and monitoring (9:07) Menopause and its effects on women's bodies, including hormonal changes and potential health issues (14:09) Hormonal changes in women, particularly progesterone and estrogen, and their impact on menstruation, sleep, and mood (17:30) Mood swing, libido changes, and appetite fluctuations (24:44) Natural remedies and hormone replacement therapy for menopause symptoms (29:56) Bioidentical vs. synthetic hormones and the potential risks and benefits of each (35:39) Hormone pellets and risks (49:54) How common menopausal symptoms can be relieved through HRT (56:13) HRT studies, their limitations, and a new study comparing conventional vs. compounded regimens (58:57) Access to HRT and quality of care (1:02:52)   Where to learn more:   Wise and Well The Great Menopause Myth   If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!