Ep. 243 Balancing your Hormones and Thyroid Health with Dr. Shawn Tassone

I’m happy to have Dr. Shawn Tassone joining me again today! He was one of our original guests on the podcast back in 2018. (Episode 4) Dr. Tassone is the author of The Hormone Balance Bible, a book I often recommend. 

Dr. Tassone is one of my favorite gynecologists! I love following him on social media because he shares information in a very straightforward manner. In this episode, we dive into the impact of the Women’s Health Initiative, the differences between bio-identical and synthetic hormone replacement therapy, contraceptive options for perimenopausal women, and the Essure sterilization procedure. We discuss why so many OB-GYNs and medical professionals get burned out, various options for thyroid health, the basis for The Hormone Balance Bible, and the SHINE protocol. We also get into some of Dr. Tassone’s favorite supplements and those he feels get overused. 

I hope you enjoy listening to this podcast with Dr. Tassone as much as I did recording it! Stay tuned for more!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

• The changes Dr. Tassone had to navigate after the Women’s Health Initiative.
• How synthetic hormone replacement therapy differs from bio-identical.
• Why do synthetic hormones have a higher cancer risk?
• The benefits of testosterone for women.
• Contraceptive options available for perimenopausal women.
• Dr. Tassone’s experiences as a clinician with the Essure sterilization procedure.
• Why do so many healthcare professionals get burned out?
• The type of thyroid medication Dr. Tassone prefers to prescribe for his patients.
• What inspired Dr. Tassone to write his new book, The Hormone Balance Bible?
• When do hormone imbalances become a problem?
• Dr. Tassone’s favorite supplements.

Connect with Cynthia Thurlow

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• Check out Cynthia’s website Connect with Dr. Shawn Tassone
• On his website
• On Instagram (Appointments: drshawntassone)
• Call Dr. Tassone’s office: 512 956029
• On Facebook

Documentary mentioned:

The Bleeding Edge

Books mentioned:

Eight Weeks to Optimum Health, by Andrew Weil 

The Hormone Balance Bible on Amazon