Many women have a similar experience: you’re feeling like crap, but when you go to the doctor, you’re told everything is normal, and you’re fine.
Understanding your hormones is a critical foundation for advocating for yourself and being empowered when it comes to your health.
To start things off, this week is all about your hormones. I’m sharing the basics every woman needs to know about her hormones and some insights into what you can expect from upcoming episodes of this podcast.
Enjoy the episode!
Highlights
What I’m looking for when testing estrogen levels
Busting common estrogen myths
Symptoms of high and low estradiol levels
Why progesterone’s effects are higher in the second half of your menstrual cycle
Benefits and therapeutic uses of progesterone
Why women aren’t often treated with testosterone
The role of testosterone in women
Why you need to test specifically for free testosterone
The connection between dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), estrogen, and testosterone
The critical importance of thyroid hormone
Why it’s not enough to test for TSH
How FSH and LH directly affect ovulation
The many functions of cortisol
Understanding “The Saboteur” archetype from The Hormone Balance Bible
Dr. T’s Confession
This week’s challenge: Find out your Hormonal Archetype
Resources
Blog Post | The Pitfalls of Pellets https://tassonemd.com/the-pitfalls-of-pellets/
Dr. Shawn Tassone's Book | The Hormone Balance Bible https://tassonemd.com/hormone-balance-bible/
Dr. Shawn Tassone's Integrative Hormonal Mapping System | Hormone Archetype Quiz https://tassonemd.lpages.co/hormonearchetypequiz/
Learn more at https://tassonemd.com/podcast/.
Disclaimer This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.