Quick Hits: Frustration to Fulfillment: Overcoming Female Sexual Dysfunction with HRT with Deb Mathews

Quick Hits: Frustration to Fulfillment: Overcoming Female Sexual Dysfunction with HRT with Deb Mathews

In today's Quick Hits blast from the past: Dr. Deb Matthews also known as, The Happy Hormones Doctor, is a best-selling author, international speaker, educator, wife and mom of four boys. After suffering for years from fatigue and irritability due to hormone imbalances, her quest to resolve her personal health led her to change everything about her practice of medicine. She has been featured on national podcasts, radio, and broadcast shows, including NBC, ABC, CBS, and FOX.Dr. Matthews and Karen take a deep dive into women's sexual dysfunction.

Listen to the full episode here.

Listen on iTunes here.

In this episode:

  • Why is this an important topic to talk about?
  • What are the most common symptoms of sexual dysfunction?
  • The impact on relationships.
  • Causes of sexual dysfunction in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond.
  • The role of hormones in sexual function.
  • Stress and sex.
  • How do women describe sex when this happens?
  • Best way to apply HRT for sexual function.
  • Can women of any age in menopause start HRT?
  • Is it safe?
  • Does HRT cause breast cancer?
  • What is the new stance from the menopause society say about how long women can safely use HRT?
  • What else can affect sexual health besides our sex hormones?
  • What else besides HRT can women do to help with their sexual dysfunction?
  • and more!

 

Visit Dr. Deb Matthews' website.

 

Download in iTunes or on your favorite podcast platforms.

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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 Her mission is to disrupt outdated narratives surrounding women's health, providing reliable information and practical solutions that help women reclaim their vitality.

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