Ep. 454 Menopause, Memory & Hormones: What You Need to Know with Dr. Daved Rosensweet

Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Cynthia Thurlow

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

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 5 April 2025

⏱️ 78 minutes

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Summary

Today, I am excited to connect with Dr. Daved Rosensweet, the founder of The Institute of BioIdentical Medicine and The Menopause Method, a leading expert in andropause and menopause treatment, and an internationally recognized lecturer and presenter with over 30 years of experience. Dr. Rosensweet has written three books, including his latest, Happy Healthy Hormones. In our discussion today, we dive into factors that influence long-term health and cognitive function during menopause, exploring strategies to help you avoid becoming a nursing home patient. We look at the role of hormone replacement therapy, the neurocognitive shifts that occur in perimenopause and menopause, why pellet therapy may not be the best choice for most women, and the impact of the Women’s Health Initiative. Dr. Rosensweet also shares valuable insights on the differences between compounded and synthetic HRT, the importance of testing, and the best routes of administration, and we examine what happens to hormone receptors more than a decade into menopause and how to support brain health by maintaining optimal estrogen levels. This insightful conversation with Dr. Rosensweet is invaluable, so you may want to listen to it more than once. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Why hormones, exercise, and protein are crucial for maintaining muscle mass and overall health as women age Why testosterone is essential for muscle mass maintenance, mood, and cognitive function The role of estrogen in maintaining cognitive function and potentially reversing dementia in women Dr. Rosensweet shares his concerns about pellet therapy The benefits of using bioidentical hormones Some alternative forms of HRT Why patients and clinicians must share decision-making How long-term hormone deficiency affects women's health Why it is essential to monitor hormone levels The benefits of addressing progesterone deficiency early Bio: Dr. Daved Rosensweet Daved Rosensweet, MD, is the Founder of The Institute of BioIdentical Medicine and The Menopause Method, as well as the author of three books on the subject, including his latest "Happy Healthy Hormones". With over 30 years of experience specializing in andropause and menopause treatment, Dr. Rosensweet is an internationally known lecturer and presenter. Early in his career, he trained the first nurse practitioners in the United States and was in charge of health promotion for the State of New Mexico. Currently, Dr.Rosensweet spends the majority of his time as the Medical Director of The Institute of BioIdentical Medicine, where he trains medical practitioners to specialize in menopause and andropause medicine. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with Dr. Daved Rosensweet The Institute of BioIdentical Medicine Connect with Dr. Rosensweet’s training program at Brite or the Institute of BioIdentical Medicine Download a free PDF copy of Dr. Rosensweet’s book, Happy, Healthy Hormones

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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.
0:29.2	Today I'm the honor of connecting with Dr. David Rosen Suite.
0:33.5	We discuss ways to avoid being a patient in the nursing home, the impact of hormone replacement
0:39.4	therapy, neurocognitive shifts that we see in perimenopause and menopause, why pellets
0:45.0	are not the greatest option for most women and the impact of the women's health initiative,
0:50.6	HRT options in terms of compounding versus synthetic differences between
0:57.1	estradiol and biased, why testing is so important, as well as route of administration,
1:03.7	and what happens in women 10 plus years into menopause in terms of dormant receptors.
1:09.9	And lastly, concerns around neurocognitive effects of the menopausal transition and how to
1:16.9	help navigate ensuring that your estrogen levels are at an appropriate level at this time
1:23.4	to protect your brain.
1:24.8	This is an invaluable conversation with Dr. Rosenzweet. One, you will likely
1:28.9	want to list you more than once. I do think that, you know, I was excited when you reached
1:36.8	out on social media about doing a podcast together, largely because you have left such an
1:42.4	enormous imprint on women's health, hormonal health,
1:46.7	talking about HRT, empowering women to take care of themselves.
1:51.1	And I thought it might be an interesting segue into our first kind of vignette that we'll discuss.
1:57.7	What are the things that you think as a clinician that can help women avoid
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