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
Release Date: 06/29/2024
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,...
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Quick Hits: The Estrogen Fix with Mache Seibel
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. When Dr. Mache Seibel’s wife had surgery that threw her into early menopause only months after a study incorrectly reported that estrogen caused breast cancer, her doctors were reluctant to treat her...
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Everything You've Ever Wondered About Women's Sexual Health: Frequency, Evolution, Societal Pressures and Midlife Drive
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Today’s I’m getting into the often overlooked and misunderstood topic of midlife sexuality, particularly focusing on our libido and sexual function. I explore the hormonal changes that impact sex drive during menopause and perimenopause, providing advice for enhancing intimacy and connection. I’ll also address common sexual challenges like decreased libido and vaginal dryness, and discuss potential solutions such as hormone replacement therapy, supplements, and medications. In this episode: How understanding natural rhythms can transform midlife sexual wellbeing. Why open communication...
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Quick Hits: Female Phase Training for Weight Loss with Dr. Jade Teta
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. Dr. Jade Teta is an integrative physician and personal trainer with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Teta has a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and a Doctorate in naturopathic medicine, a...
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The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Lauren Sambataro and Renee Belz grew up in a health-driven family that prioritized the fundamentals of wellness and self-care (don’t worry, there was lots of mac n’ cheese and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!). Their father, Gene Sambataro, The Original Biohacker and pioneer of Holistic Dentistry, taught them the importance of individualization and experimentation from a very young age. Coming together as health entrepreneurs, Renee a Certified Nutritional Consultant and Holistic Lifestyle Coach with a Master’s degree in Nutrition, and Lauren, a Broadway performer,...
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Quick Hits: How to Detect Possible Health Issues Through Basic Blood Work with Dr. Kylie Burton
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. Dr. Kylie Burton is a functional medicine specialist who has helped thousands of individuals with seemingly impossible health struggles to find answers, healing, and hope, even if they've been told their labs...
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Metals & Menopause: The Impact of Heavy Metals on Your Sex Hormones, Thyroid, and Energy, and How to Properly Detox Them with Dr. Chris Shade
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Christopher Shade, PhD, founder and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific, continues to be the driving force of development and innovation. Dr. Shade’s vast depth and breadth of knowledge, passion for healing, and intuitive understanding of chemistry and biology are reflected in Quicksilver Scientific’s well-designed detoxification protocols, unique supplement delivery systems, and patented mercury speciation test. Dr. Shade is a recognized expert on mercury and liposomal delivery systems. He has lectured and trained doctors in the U.S. and internationally on the subject of mercury, heavy...
info_outlineIt’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 others need more adjustments.
- The risks associated with oral estrogens, especially for those with the factor V genetic variant.
- Why transdermal estrogen is a safer alternative to oral forms.
- How the Mirena IUD affects hormone levels and natural progesterone production.
- The long-term health implications of synthetic progestins, plus strategies for integrating natural bioidentical progesterone.
- Concerns about loose skin after weight loss, along with solutions like muscle-building exercises.
- The pros and cons of different HRT methods for women with premature ovarian deficiency.
- Why achieving therapeutic hormone levels is crucial for protecting against health risks.
- How to manage weight gain concerns related to HRT, including adjusting dosages and supporting detoxification pathways.
- The role of diet, thyroid function, and probiotics in managing HRT side effects.
- Why a balanced intake of carbohydrates is important for metabolic health.
- The potential influence of COVID-19 and its vaccine on menstrual health.
- The necessity and effectiveness of probiotics for gut health.
- Strategies for improving sleep and managing HRT side effects like headaches and hair growth.
- How to identify the culprit hormone causing weight gain and swelling by adjusting doses.
- The efficacy of calcium D-glucarate and N-acetylcysteine in managing estrogen-related weight gain.
- The importance of monitoring hormone levels despite a doctor’s refusal to conduct lab tests.
- How tirzepatide affects weight loss beyond appetite suppression.
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