REVOLUTIONARY Hormone Hacks: How Bioidentical Hormone Therapy BENEFITS Everyone - With Karen Martel

Ben Greenfield

Jun 15, 2024

Episode description

Imagine feeling healthy and well most of your life, until one day you begin to experience symptoms like weight gain, brain fog, fatigue, mood swings, and sleep disturbances that just don't go away...

Welcome to the rollercoaster ride of perimenopause and menopause.

Today's guest, Karen Martel, a leading expert in navigating the unique challenges and transitions of perimenopause and menopause, has made it her mission to guide women through the maze of symptoms and solutions associated with these phases of life. In our conversation, you'll learn the pros and cons of different forms of hormone therapy, from traditional HRT to bioidenticals like estradiol and natural progesterone. Karen will also pull back the curtain on testing methods and interpretations, critical factors like delivery methods and timing, and lifestyle biohacks for smoothing the menopausal journey.

As CEO of Hormone Solutions (use code BEN to save 40%), Karen, a certified hormone specialist and transformational nutrition coach, specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and holistic approaches to restore hormone balance. She is also the esteemed host of the highly acclaimed women’s health podcast, The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel, where she delves deeply into the intricacies of female fat loss, hormone optimization, and the complex interplay between hormones and overall health. Karen’s mission is to empower women with the knowledge they require to seize control of their well-being and thrive throughout every stage of life.

Whether you're years away from "the change" or already knee-deep in hot flashes and insomnia, this episode is essential for optimizing your hormones to age gracefully and experience boundless vitality.

Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/martel

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Episode description

Welcome to the rollercoaster ride of perimenopause and menopause.

Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/martel

Episode Sponsors:

Hygiene Lab: Use code BEN20 for 20% off at HygieneLab.com today.

LMNT: Go to DrinkLMNT.com/BenGreenfield to get a free gift with your purchase!

FUM: Head to tryfum.com/BEN and use code BEN to get a free gift with your Journey Pack!

Ketone-IQ : Save 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ at Ketone.com/BENG .

C60: Visit shopc60.com/ben-greenfiel

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Apply transdermal estrogen to enhance skin health

Applying a small amount of transdermal estriol or estradiol cream to the face has been shown to shrink pores, build collagen, and decrease wrinkle depth.

#estrogen

#skin

Implement estradiol therapy to significantly lower Alzheimer's risk

Estradiol hormone replacement therapy can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia by a staggering 77% to 79%.

#Alzheimer's

#estradiol

Utilize estrogen therapy for breast cancer protection

Contrary to popular belief, the re-analyzed WHI study showed that women on estrogen-only therapy had a 24% reduction in breast cancer.

#breast-cancer

#estrogen

Beware of birth control pills with risky progestin

Many birth control pills contain medroxyprogesterone acetate, the same synthetic progestin linked to increased health risks in the famous WHI study.

#birth-control

#risk

Choose injectable testosterone for safer, cost-effective treatment in women

For women, injectable testosterone is often preferred over cream as it is more cost-effective and has less risk of converting to DHT, which causes masculinizing side effects.

#testosterone

#women

Avoid hormone pellets to prevent irreversible side effects

Implanted hormone pellets can deliver excessively high testosterone levels and cause irreversible side effects, as they cannot be removed for three months.

#side-effects

#testosterone

Exercise caution with DIM supplement to avoid worsening menopausal symptoms

Taking the popular supplement DIM without proper testing can be a bad idea, as it may deplete already-low estrogen levels and worsen menopausal symptoms.