About this episode

Dr. Shauna Watts discusses the overlooked health issues faced by women post-menopause and the role of estrogen in their wellbeing.

Everyone is talking about perimenopause. But what about the millions of women who went through menopause years ago, before hormone therapy was widely understood, before the conversation changed, and before anyone told them they didn't have to simply suffer through it? In this solo episode, Dr. Shauna Watts speaks directly to women in their 50s, 60s and beyond who have quietly accepted fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, poor sleep, low libido, bladder issues and a declining sense of wellbeing as an inevitable part of getting older. Dr. Shauna unpacks the critical role estrogen plays far beyond reproduction, explaining how it influences brain function, metabolism, sleep, bone health, cardiovascular health and quality of life. She also explores the lasting impact of the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study, why so many women remain fearful of HRT, and what the latest evidence actually says about modern body-identical hormone therapy. If you've ever been told your symptoms are "normal for your age," this conversation may completely change the way you think about menopause, aging and your future health. In this episode: • Why so many post-menopausal women have stopped expecting to feel…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Shauna Watts

Topics covered

• menopause
• hormone therapy
• estrogen
• women's health
• aging
• symptoms

Keywords

• menopause
• hormone therapy
• estrogen deficiency
• women's health
• aging symptoms

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Women's Health Initiative

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