Your Guide to Estrogen Down There: Pelvic Health & Hormones for Menopause with Dr. Kelly Casperson

Dr. Kelly Casperson is back to dig into the world of hormones, hormone replacement therapy, and how to make informed decisions for optimal health. Dr. Casperson, a board-certified urologist and women’s sexual health specialist, discusses common misconceptions about menopause, the importance of timing in hormone therapy, and the benefits of vaginal estrogen and DHEA. They also touch on cardiovascular health, skin health, and the challenges of aging well in today's world. If you're a woman interested in understanding how hormones impact your overall well-being, this episode is a must-watch! As Dr. Casperson aptly puts it, 'I want you to make a decision based on facts, not fear.' Episode Overview: (0:00) Intro/Teaser (4:00) Educating on Menopause and Hormones (12:00) Estrogen and Cardiovascular Health (16:00) Redefining Menopause and Hormone Therapy (23:00) Navigating Hormone Therapy Conversations With Providers (32:00) Hormones, Skin, and Longevity (39:00) The Fallacy of Naturalistic Health (48:00) Menopause, Hormones, and Genital Health (51:00) Hormones and Female Sexual Health (1:03:00) Informed Consent and Women's Health (1:08:00) BONUS: After-Party with Dr. Stephanie Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep441 We are grateful to our sponsors: BON CHARGE - Achieve glowing skin, gain more energy, and uplevel your recovery practice with a suite of red light products. Get 15% off at https://boncharge.com/better with code BETTER . PIQUE - Designed to deeply hydrate, enhance skin elasticity & firmness and support sustained energy—exactly what we need during this stage of life. Start your daily ritual today with 20% off for life—plus a free gift to elevate your routine. Head to https://piquelife.com/drestima . LVLUP - Ultimate GI Repair combines powerful gut-healing peptides with gut-nourishing naturals to soothe your changing digestion. Go to https://lvluphealth.com/DRSTEPHANIE and use code DRSTEPHANIE for 15% off. BIOPTIMIZERS - Your digestion can take a hit in midlife, but you don't have to suffer. Learn how enzymes can help at https://bioptimizers.com/better and use code BETTER to get 10% off your order. ONESKIN - Use the power of peptides for firmer, glowing skin. Save 15% at https://oneskin.co/better with code BETTER . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.