Q&A with Karen & Beth Lattimer: Sexual health in midlife, best form of testosterone replacement, applying HRT Cream, peptides for sex drive, thyroid function in menopause, clitoral enlargement, vagina dryness and more!
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Release Date: 02/17/2024
Quick Hits: Leptin: The Key to Unlocking Weight Loss and Controlling Hunger
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you’ll experience the essence of past conversations, packed with valuable insights and memorable moments from our guests. If you want to dive deeper, you’ll find links to the full episodes in the show notes below. Listen to the full episode here: Leptin hormone is greatly responsible for weight gain, weight loss and appetite. It has even been dubbed the obesity, fat, hunger and starvation hormone. The heavier...
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Winning the Health War: Focus on What Matters Most
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Today I’m discussing the balance between maintaining stringent health habits and living a stress-free lifestyle. Through my own personal experiences, I explain how obsessing over every detail of our health can sometimes be more detrimental than beneficial. Sharing my own transformation from perfectionism in diet and exercise to a more balanced approach, I emphasize the importance of prioritizing emotional well-being and stress management. I’ll also give some practical tips for optimizing energy and sleep naturally, reminding you of the significance of picking our battles wisely. In this...
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Quick Hits: Find Your Super Woman with Joseph Oniwor
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you’ll experience the essence of past conversations, packed with valuable insights and memorable moments from our guests. If you want to dive deeper, you’ll find links to the full episodes in the show notes below. Listen to the full episode here: Bio Joseph Oniwor is a transformation trainer. He has been in the fitness industry for 28 years. In his past, he was a college athlete and a pro arena football...
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PART 2 Q&A: DHEA, Nipple & Breast Pain, Estrogen for The Face, Progesterone Dosing, HRT After 70, Hormone Testing Frequency
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Today I’m getting back to answering your questions, after discovering some Instagram messages that I didn’t address in the last Q&A episode. We’ll uncover the pivotal role of DHEA as a hormone supplement and how it can boost your energy, improve sleep, and rekindle libido. There are also some tips to be shared regarding practical solutions for managing common HRT side effects like breast pain, and we’ll highlight the significance of iodine and supplements like primrose oil and NAC. For those reintroducing HRT, I offer guidance on consulting knowledgeable practitioners, plus...
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Quick Hits: How to Master the Art of Losing Weight with an Immune Centric Approach with Joel Greene
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you’ll experience the essence of past conversations, packed with valuable insights and memorable moments from our guests. If you want to dive deeper, you’ll find links to the full episodes in the show notes below. Joel Green is the creator of The VEEP Nutrition System, the world’s first commercially available program based on targeting gut communities to affect health and body composition. His system has been...
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The Great Estrogen Debate with Dr. Felice Gersh, Dr. Daved Rosensweet, Dr. Lindsey Berkson, Dr. Julie Taguchi & Karen Martel
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Dr. Felice Gersh, Dr. Daved Rosensweet, Dr. Lindsey Berkson, and Dr. Julie Taguchi join us in this episode. Today, we’re going deep into the complex world of HRT for women with these four leading experts, debating the nuances of different estrogen types and their roles in the body. We discuss the pros and cons of estradiol-only treatments versus combined approaches with estriol, and the importance of maintaining natural hormone rhythms. We’ll help you understand how specialized hormone ratios might offer protective benefits, and check out pioneering studies that have shaped modern hormone...
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Quick Hits: How to Optimize Your Metabolic Health with Josh and Jeanne Rubin
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you’ll experience the essence of past conversations, packed with valuable insights and memorable moments from our guests. If you want to dive deeper, you’ll find links to the full episodes in the show notes below. Josh and Jeanne Rubin are the founders of EastWest Healing. Josh and Jeanne have taken the concept of “food as medicine” to a whole new level. As pioneers in the area of restoring metabolic health,...
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Q&A with Karen: Blood Clots & HRT, Mirena IUD, Loose Skin Post Weight Loss, Ovarian Failure, Amenorrhea, Weight Gain from HRT and MORE!
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
It’s time for another Q&A episode. I’m answering listener questions about bioidentical HRT, the risks associated with oral estrogens, and so much more. Additionally, we'll discuss the Mirena IUD's impact on hormone levels, address concerns about loose skin after weight loss, and weigh the pros and cons of different HRT methods for women experiencing premature ovarian deficiency. I’ll also provide my insight on the role of diet, thyroid function, and even probiotics in managing HRT side effects. In this episode: Why some women experience quick benefits from bioidentical HRT, while...
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Transforming Metabolic Health and Detoxification with Sulforaphane and Berberine with David Roberts
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
David Roberts holds a MPH from Johns Hopkins, a Masters in BME from the UVA, and a Bachelors in EE and BME from Duke. David has more than 20 years of public health experience on three continents. In 2014 David cofounded the gut supplement, RESTORE now Ion. We’re welcoming David on this episode to discuss midlife wellness, focusing on how managing blood sugar and detoxification can significantly impact women navigating menopause. He examines the benefits of berberine and sulforaphane, two powerful supplements that support hormone balance and detoxification. We explore his wife’s...
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The Women's Hormone Masterclass with Dr. Kyle Gillett: A Deep Dive Into Testosterone, Dutasteride, SHBG, & Menopause Weight Gain
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Dr. Kyle Gillett enjoys providing holistic individualized care to his patients. His practice includes preventative medicine, aesthetics, sports medicine, hormone optimization, obstetrics and infertility, integrative medicine, and precision medicine including genomics. He believes that each human is a unique creation that requires attention to their body, mind, and soul. He uses shared decision-making and an evidence-based approach. He firmly believes “food is medicine” and “exercise is medicine”. Dr. Gillett describes the “7 pillars of health”: exercise, diet, sleep, stress,...
info_outlineBeth Lattimer joins me this week to answer questions about the transformative world of menopause, specifically examining its impact on sexual health and intimacy. We’ll uncover the restorative potential of hormone replacement therapy and how it can reignite libido. Today we explore not just the science, but also the need for open dialogue about female sexuality in midlife. From discussing topical estrogens and collagen benefits to tackling vaginal dryness, we empower you to embrace a sexual renaissance in your menopausal years.
In this episode:
- How hormonal shifts impact libido during menopause.
- The restorative role of hormone replacement therapy.
- Why collagen and topical estrogens like estradiol and estriol are important for maintaining skin and physical health.
- How to find knowledgeable practitioners for women's hormonal health.
- The importance of candid conversations about sexual function in midlife.
- Why understanding the responsive nature of female desire is crucial.
- How embracing education can lead to a midlife sexual renaissance.
- How communication with partners about hormonal changes can improve intimacy and manage libido during menopause.
- Why hormone levels, stressors, and achieving a parasympathetic state are essential for midlife sexual health.
- How to navigate relationship dynamics and understanding partner needs
- What the roles of different hormones are in affecting libido during menopause.
- How hormone creams, particularly those containing estriol, can benefit skin health.
- Why it's important to consider vaginal estriol for supporting urinary tract health.
- Why understanding hormone metabolites through tests like the DUTCH test is significant after beginning hormone treatment.
- How to choose the right testosterone replacement therapy.
- Why it's crucial to avoid self-prescribing HRT based on internet information without professional support.
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Episodes mentioned:
20 Pounds Down No more Pain and Energy is Back! Plus, what to look for and what to avoid in a hormone replacement prescriber. embed https://karenmartel.com/20-pounds-down-no-more-pain-and-energy-is-back-plus-what-to-look-for-and-what-to-avoid-in-a-hormone-replacement-prescriber/
Hormone Replacement Therapy Unpacked: Pills, Patches, Creams, Gels, Pellets, Injections and Birth Control Pills: https://karenmartel.com/hormone-replacement-therapy-unpacked-pills-patches-creams-gels-pellets-injections-and-birth-control-pills/
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