Ep. 424 Menopause 101: Symptoms, HRT, and a Bio-Individual Approach with Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG

Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Cynthia Thurlow

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 21 December 2024

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

I am privileged to have Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a menopause expert and board-certified OB/GYN, join me on the podcast today. Dr. Shepherd is the author of the newly released book Generation M and has won many awards for her work as a physician and leader in women's health. In our conversation, we dive into the challenges women face in talking openly about menopause and ovarian senescence, discussing the societal perspectives that shape those attitudes and contributing factors to accelerated aging during the menopause transition. We look at the findings of the SWAN study and discuss common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, weight-loss resistance, estrogen and metabolic health, bone health, and the risks of osteoporosis and fractures. We also explore concerns around bladder health and urosepsis, the gut-brain connection, exercises for bone health, and the importance of a personalized approach to hormone replacement therapy. You will not want to miss this rich and informative discussion with Dr. Jessica Shepherd. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How social conditioning impacts women’s perspectives on their value and worth, especially during reproductive years The benefits of weight training for maintaining ovarian health How menopause treatment and management varies for women of different ethnicities The most problematic symptoms women face during menopause How declining estrogen impacts weight gain and muscle loss How proactively addressing menopause symptoms improves the quality of life for women The benefits of hormone replacement therapy for improving bone density and reducing the risk of fractures Why estrogen is essential for bladder health The role of the gut microbiome in cognitive function Why a holistic approach to health is critical for women Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with Dr. Jessica Shepherd Sanctum Med and Wellness On Instagram: Jessica Shepherd or Modern Meno Dr. Shepherd’s new book, Generation M, is available in-store or online from Barnes and Noble or on Amazon.

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast.
0:04.2	I'm your host, nurse practitioner, Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.5	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:13.9	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the health and wellness industry each week and
0:21.6	impact over a million lives.
0:29.0	Today I'm at the honor of connecting with friend and colleague Dr. Jessica Shepard,
0:34.0	a menopause expert and board certified OBGYN, who has won numerous awards for her work
0:39.1	as a physician and leader in women's health. She's also the author of the new book, Generation
0:43.7	M. Today we spoke about why women are so uncomfortable discussing ovarian senescence and
0:50.6	menopause due to social conditioning, values, and perspectives around aging,
0:57.2	contributors to the acceleration of the aging process, especially the transition into menopause,
1:03.0	the impact of the swan study, common symptoms that Dr. Shepherd sees in clinical practice
1:08.3	in perimenopause and menopause, the impact of weight loss
1:11.6	resistance, the role of estrogen, and metabolic health, the impact of bone health, where 50%
1:18.1	of women over the age of 50 will have an osteoporitic fracture, and the impact on disability,
1:24.2	the fact that one and four women will fall over the age of 65, and if you are osteoporritic,
1:29.2	it's even greater. What forms of exercise are beneficial for bone health, the role of bladder
1:34.2	health, concerns surrounding Eurosepsis, urinary tract infections, incontinence, and more,
1:40.6	why the gut microbiome is so important as we navigate this transitional time in our lives,
1:45.7	the gut brain connection, and lastly, controversies around hormone replacement therapy
1:50.6	and why a bio-individual approach is so critically important.
1:55.1	I know you will love this conversation as much as I did recording it.
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