Q&A: thyroid medication, fluid retention from HRT, finding a good hormone doctor, thick endometrium, issues with oral and suppository progesterone, dialing in HRT, mitigating the androgenic effects of testosterone, when to safely start HRT and MORE!
The questions for the podcast have come pouring in, and it has been an important confirmation of what we already know: there are many knowledge gaps to fill for women when it comes to their hormone health. Hormones can be very complicated on an individual level, and more often than not, women are not getting the help that they need to navigate this important health concern. The most important thing is to remember that help is available. You don't have to do this alone. Your hormone health is a legitimate and valid priority. For today's episode, we are sharing answers to some of your most important questions so you can find some answers and gain some traction toward embarking on your own hormone health journey.
In this episode:
● Why personalized professional help is so important.
● What hormone factors can cause heart palpitations?
● What basal body temperature can tell you about your thyroid?
● What to do if your hypothyroid symptoms return.
● Why you shouldn't take HRT compounds.
● Which hormones can potentially lead to fluid retention?
● What width your endometrial lining should be.
● Why you should do a Dutch test to figure out your estrogen metabolism.
● What a healthy range of estradiol looks like.
● Why oral progesterone might make you too tired.
● How to take progesterone if you need an alternative method.
● Why testosterone pellets raise women's testosterone levels sky high.
● Why it's crucial for accuracy to test free testosterone levels.
● What symptoms you may have if you have too much progesterone.
● How long to wait for hormone testing after IUD removal.
● Symptoms you may experience with loss of estrogen.
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Find Karen Martel on Apply Podcast
Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach dedicated to empowering women through their health journeys.
As the host of the popular podcast The Hormone Solution, Karen tackles the complexities of hormonal health, weight loss resistance, and the challenges that come with perimenopause and menopause.
Her mission is to disrupt outdated narratives surrounding women's health, providing reliable information and practical solutions that help women reclaim their vitality.
Tune in to discover how to embrace life's stages while enhancing overall well-being.
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