Ep #137: Testing for Perimenopause and Menopause with Aron Gonshor

07/03/2025 1h 1min
Ep #137: Testing for Perimenopause and Menopause with Aron Gonshor

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Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, menopause educator, published menopause researcher, and co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, explores the different types of testing that can help you more accurately assess your health status in perimenopause and menopause in partnership with your health care provider. Our podcast has been recognized as the top-ranked menopause podcast worldwide on Feedspot’s 2025 list of best Menopause Podcasts and Perimenopause Podcasts.Her guest for this interview is Dr. Aron Gonshor, a Ph.D., physiologist, and maxillofacial surgeon. The topics covered include the many facets of gut health, stress hormones, and the importance of non-diagnostic testing during perimenopause and menopause. They discuss the significance of monitoring cortisol levels, sex hormones, and intestinal health using non-diagnostic tests like saliva, blood, and urine profiles offered by FluidsIQ labs. They also discuss the importance of affordable and accessible testing, providing practical insights and actionable steps for women looking to manage their menopausal symptoms with precision and confidence.Key Topics:Understanding what non-diagnostic testing is and how it differs from the typical blood workup doctors perform.An explanation of how at-home testing works and why this is more accessible to many women in this phase of life.Aron gives a detailed breakdown of saliva, blood, and urine tests and where each may be used appropriately.An introduction to the tests available through FluidsIQ and how women can access them.A discussion to understand why the leaky gut is important and how to test for it.Learn More about FluidsIQ: https://fluidsiq.com Send us a text As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list: https://bit.ly/3VdDA0V Support our sponsors: CODE: MORPHUS BEAM Minerals: https://bit.ly/43MrfFL EnergyBits: https://bit.ly/49f05YV Jaspr: https://bit.ly/3C1n9hq Timeline: https://bit.ly/4jIK1mR Livon: https://bit.ly/3S6JfDS OneSkin: https://bit.ly/4lX2wVw CODE: MORPHUS15 Qualia: https://bit.ly/42mtvmx MyVitalC: https://bit.ly/3EQ9bAf CODE MORPHUS20:Oxford Healthspan: https://bit.ly/4kzl3qR Hear.com https://bit.ly/4jUextA FOLLOW US:TikTok: @andreadonsky | @wearemorphusInstagram: @wearemorphus | @andreadonskyFacebook: /wearemorphus DISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate link...

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