The Truth About Hormones: Why Every Woman Should Consider Menopause Therapy

Want ad-free episodes, exclusives and access to community Q&As? Subscribe to Forever Strong Insider: https://foreverstrong.supercast.com In this episode, I sit down with nutritional physiologist and friend Nick Barringer, PhD, to tackle a crucial, yet often misunderstood, topic: women's hormonal health. We expose the devastating impact of the Women's Health Initiative study and why millions of women are left untreated for menopause symptoms, leading to an increased risk of issues like osteoporosis and Alzheimer's. This is a no-nonsense guide for every woman, regardless of age, who wants to understand her hormones and advocate for her health. We cover everything from the importance of muscle and a low-inflammation lifestyle to the truth about Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) for women. This episode is sponsored by: Puori - Use code DRLYON for 20% off - https://puori.com/DRLYON Cozy Earth - Use code DRLYON for up to 40% off - cozyearth.com/DRLYON BON CHARGE - Use code DRLYON to get 15% off your entire order - https://boncharge.com/DRLYON Needed - Use code DRLYON for 20% off your first order - https://thisisneeded.com Chapter Markers 0:00 - Intro: Why women need to consider hormone therapy 1:24 - The shocking signs of low estrogen 2:31 - How the Women's Health Initiative did more harm than good 5:34 - The role of testing and delivery systems for estrogen 6:30 - Why women are undertreated for menopause 7:05 - The dangers of oral birth control 8:49 - Debunking "natural" hormone balancing 10:05 - The best delivery system for estrogen (patch vs. cream) 13:00 - The controversial topic of testosterone for women 14:48 - Debunking the myths of testosterone side effects 15:58 - The best way to dose testosterone for women 18:28 - Why hormone replacement alone won't change body composition 19:19 - Starting hormone therapy for perimenopause 20:53 - Vaginal estrogen for atrophy and UTIs 22:25 - A word from our sponsor, Paleo Valley 23:19 - Supplements for fat loss 27:38 - Modern anti-obesity drugs 31:18 - A word from our sponsor, AG1 32:48 - The best supplements for health and performance 40:07 - Testosterone, blood pressure, and side effects 41:51 - How women can take testosterone 43:10 - The importance of getting your blood work 43:40 - The risks of hormone replacement therapy 45:40 - Conclusion: A call to action for women's health Follow Dr Gabrielle Lyon Instagram: @drgabriellelyon Tik Tok: @drgabriellelyon Facebook: facebook.com/doctorgabriellelyon Follow Nick Barringer PhD https://www.instagram.com/nickbarringer.phd.rdn Disclaimer: The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Podcast and YouTube are for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, YouTube, or materials linked from this podcast or YouTube is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professional for any such conditions.