In this episode:
- Why medical professionals need to stop operating from old information.
- What the hormones from the pituitary gland signal the ovaries to do.
- The effects of the egress of estrogen and progesterone on the brain.
- Symptoms that are brain-based which happen in peri-menopause.
- Why the egress of estrogen can act like a switch for Alzheimer's.
- Paying close attention to your genetics that may indicate a higher risk of Alzheimer's.
- Karen's recent visit to a genetics specialist.
- The three types of estrogen and which one is mort important for the brain.
- What benefits happen from replacing hormones.
- Why some studies about hormone replacement are flawed.
- How to properly assert to your doctor that you want hormone replacement.
- Why midlife, and not waiting for a diagnosis, is the time to take action.
- Situations where hormones can be more effective than antidepressants.
- Why taking care of brain health is the most important thing for a healthy sexuality.
- The reason that wearing socks during sex can help women achieve orgasm.
- Being stuck in "fight or flight" mode and how to fix it.
- Fiona's course that is being offered again this year.
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