Menopause, Hormones & HRT Explained: What Women Aren't Being Told With Dr. Amy Killen
About this episode
Dr. Meenal Agarwal and Dr. Amy Killen discuss the complexities of menopause and hormonal health, challenging outdated narratives and providing insights into women's health risks.
1 in 3 women will develop cardiovascular disease. 1 in 2 women over 50 will experience an osteoporotic fracture. Yet menopause is still reduced to "hot flashes." Emerging research suggests that later onset of perimenopause may be associated with increased longevity, raising important questions about how we understand hormonal health. In this episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with physician and hormone expert Dr. Amy Killen to break down what's actually happening in the female body during perimenopause and menopause — and why outdated narratives around hormones may be putting women at risk. From estrogen and testosterone to HRT (hormone replacement therapy), this conversation challenges what many women have been told — and what many clinicians still overlook. In this episode you'll uncover: 🎧 What really happens to hormones during perimenopause and menopause 🎧 The truth about estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone 🎧 Why some women feel worse on HRT — and who it may actually help 🎧 How menopause impacts brain health, bone density, and cardiovascular risk 🎧 The connection between hormones, libido, and overall well-being 🎧 What to know about PCOS and…
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