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EP 114: The Medical Gender Gap: Women Treated As Second Class Citizens

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Confession #114: Women are 10% less likely than men to have their pain assessed In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the significant disparities in healthcare for women, highlighting the women’s health gap, gender bias in pain management, and the challenges women face in receiving timely diagnoses and appropriate treatments. He emphasizes the need for …

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EP 111: The Truth About Estradiol After 65 – Decreases Cancer and Dementia Prolongs Life

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Confession #111: If estrogen alone caused breast cancer, everyone would have it In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses a recent study published in the Journal of the North American Menopause Society that challenges the previous negative views on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women over the age of 65. The study found that HRT, …

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

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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 108: Evaluating Menopause Content: Hubris, Allopathy, and The Grifters

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Confession #108: There are scammer doctors out there In this conversation, Dr. Shawn Tassone, a holistic gynecologist, discusses various aspects of women’s health, particularly focusing on menopause and hormone therapy. He critiques the work of Dr. Jen Gunter, addressing misconceptions about menopause and hormonal treatments. Dr. Tassone emphasizes the importance of evaluating the credibility of …

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EP 107: THE HORMONE PROJECT: ADVOCATE AND EDUCATE

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Confession #107: I’m starting something called The Hormone Project In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone introduces the Hormone Project, a new initiative aimed at educating women about hormonal health. He discusses the need for reliable information in the face of misinformation and the role of influencers in promoting hormonal products. The project will offer a …

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EP 106: Perimenopause with Dr Mariza Snyder

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Confession #106: Most women are being denied hormone replacement therapy In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone interviews Mariza Snyder about her experience with perimenopause and the challenges she faced. Mariza shares her journey of dealing with hormone issues, overtraining, and a brain injury, which led to a decline in her hormone levels. She discusses the …

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EP 93: Perimenopause – The Power and The Peril

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In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses perimenopause and the symptoms associated with it. He highlights the issue of marketing and selling products related to perimenopause by celebrities and predatory companies. Dr. Tassone explains that perimenopause is not a disease but a time period around menopause, and it is characterized by a range of symptoms. …

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EP 92: The Hormone Bill of Rights

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Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the patient’s hormone bill of rights and what patients should expect from their healthcare providers. He covers topics such as confidentiality, informed consent, access to medical records, pain treatment, and the right to refuse medical treatments. Dr. Tassone emphasizes the importance of patient advocacy and empowerment in healthcare decisions. Episode Highlights …

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EP 90: Metformin, Berberine, Dihydroberberine: Which One Is Best?

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In this episode Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the use of metformin, berberine, and dihydroberberine for weight loss in women, particularly those in perimenopause and menopause. He explains that while GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Monjaro are effective for weight loss, some women may prefer to try metformin, berberine, or dihydroberberine due to concerns or fear …

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