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. Hormone Replacement Therapy Unpacked: Pills, Patches, Creams, Gels, Pellets, Injections and Birth Control Pills.
