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EP 110: The Beef Stroganoff Principal and Advocacy

Confession #110: You can’t please everyone In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the importance of understanding and communication in healthcare, particularly regarding women’s health and hormone balance. He shares personal stories and insights on how patients can advocate for themselves, the significance of speaking the right language to healthcare providers, and the need for …

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EP 109: Bioidentical Hormones, Compounded, Synthetic: Whats The Difference?

Confession #109: Compounding is the creation of a pharmaceutical preparation In this conversation, Dr. Shawn Tassone, a holistic gynecologist, discusses the complexities surrounding bioidentical hormones and compounding pharmacies. He clarifies the differences between bioidentical and compounded hormones, emphasizing the importance of understanding their roles in hormone therapy. Dr. Tassone also addresses regulatory challenges, misconceptions about …

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EP 83: North American Menopause Society (NAMS) – Are You Listening?

“If you’re already a board-certified OBGYN, why would you pay to become NAMS certified?” Many physicians turn to the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) for guidance on menopause-related issues. Every few years, they release a position statement outlining their stance on relevant treatment options, and lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about their …

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EP 68: Fertility and the SHINES Protocol – The Info You NEEDED

Infertility is defined as 12 months of trying regularly without conception occurring. Although it’s not common, it happens to many couples, and it can be completely devastating when it does. With no known causes of infertility, the conception rate is about 85%, which means about 15% of couples fall within that definition. Over my career, …

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EP 59: PCOS PRIMER: Options and Treatment Plans

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a relatively common condition that affects many women of reproductive age. Despite that, we still lack clear diagnostic criteria, resulting in many women receiving an incorrect diagnosis of PCOS or having PCOS and remaining undiagnosed. September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month, and in honor of that, I’m doing a …

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EP 40: See Ya Later Ovulator – Menopause with Esther Blum

“You’re just getting older.” When it comes to menopause, women are getting dismissed by doctors, and their symptoms are ignored. With the subject being largely ignored in medical school and residency, it can be a struggle to find a practitioner who is both knowledgeable and willing to dig deeper and provide the care that’s needed. …

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