Step into the incredible world of estrogen in our latest podcast episode. We unpack staggering statistics, explore the historical perceptions surrounding menopause, and unravel the intricate changes in women's bodies as they transition through this natural phase. From the gradual decline in egg count to the hormonal shifts that mark this milestone, we delve into the nitty-gritty details of menopause, shedding light on its far-reaching impacts beyond just the cessation of menstrual cycles.  Plus hear the surprising health benefits of estrogen in men as well.  Learn about:

The number of women in menopause in the US
Menopause from a historical perspective
How our eggs are depleted with age
Why many aging symptoms are inappropriately labeled as menopause symptoms
The effects of estrogen loss on the heart, bones, and brain
The specific changes to the vagina and bladder without estrogen
How men need proper estrogen levels as well

This episode is a holistic exploration of menopause, offering insights that go beyond the surface to empower understanding and discussions about this crucial life stage.
 
Key moments in this episode are:
00:25 Menopause statistics
01:01 Were women ever expected to enter menopause??
02:33 How women lose eggs as we age
03:54 What happens to menstrual cycles as we approach menopause
04:28 Hormone changes at menopause
06:26 Overlap of menopause symptoms as aging symptoms
06:49 Vasomotor symptoms
07:27 What happens to the heart without estrogen
10:27 What happens to our bones without estrogen
11:30 At what age women reach maximum bone mass
12:43 It's what happens after a bone fracture that is harmful
14:42 What happens to our brain without estrogen
15:36 Progestins reversing benefits of estrogen
16:36 What happens to the vagina and bladder without estrogen
19:07 What happens to men without estrogen, or with too much estrogen
 
Learn more about the benefits of hormone optimization in men and women here: https://www.foundationsfl.com/bioidentical-hormone-optimization
 
Here's the 2014 study showing lower cardiovascular risks in women using ERT vs those taking statins: erglind IA, Andersen M, Citarella A, Linder M, Sundström A, Kieler H. Hormone therapy and risk of cardiovascular outcomes and mortality in women treated with statins. Menopause. 2015 Apr;22(4):369-76. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000000345. PMID: 25335101; PMCID: PMC4470525.
 
Here's the 2012 study showing improved outcomes in women treated with HRT vs no treatment: Schierbeck LL, Rejnmark L, Tofteng CL, Stilgren L, Eiken P, Mosekilde L, Køber L, Jensen JE. Effect of hormone replacement therapy on cardiovascular events in recently postmenopausal women: randomised trial. BMJ. 2012 Oct 9;345:e6409. doi: 10.1136/bmj.e6409. PMID: 23048011.
 
Here's the 2009 study stratifying men's cardiovascular risk based on their estradiol levels: Jankowska EA, Rozentryt P, Ponikowska B, Hartmann O, Kustrzycka-Kratochwil D, Reczuch K, Nowak J, Borodulin-Nadzieja L, Polonski L, Banasiak W, Poole-Wilson PA, Anker SD, Ponikowski P. Circulating estradiol and mortality in men with systolic chronic heart failure. JAMA. 2009 May 13;301(18):1892-901. doi: 10.1001/jama.2009.639. PMID: 19436016.
 
And all the other studies I discussed are available as well; please message me to get the links!
 

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