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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 76: Estriol Face Creams: The New Scams and Old False Claims

Podcast / Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD

“I think it’s scammy. I think it’s dangerous. And I’m saddened that many women are being lied to about these products.” Have you seen those ads on social media for menopause or perimenopause supplements and creams that claim that they will fix all your woes? None of these products have a shred of proof behind

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EP 38: Adrenal and Thyroid Power with Dr. Izabella Wentz

Podcast / Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD

“If you want to feel well, you’ve got to let your body know that it’s safe.” – Dr. Izabella Wentz There are only two hormonal issues that are life and death: thyroid and adrenals. Unfortunately, when it comes to adrenals, what you think you should be doing is probably the opposite of what you should

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EP 37: The Bull$hit Fear of Estrogen: I’m Ranting Again

Podcast / Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD

Estrogen has many protective effects, from bone and heart health to thyroid function and sexual motivation. I can’t tell you how often I’ve put a woman on estrogen only to return, saying she felt better for a couple of weeks but decided to stop the medication. Why? Because her friends told her that estrogen causes

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EP 27: Do It For Your Heart: Heart Disease Prevention with Dr. Joel Kahn

Podcast / Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD

“If it’s made in a factory, skip it. If it’s made in nature, eat it.” – Dr. Joel Kahn Diet has become a controversial topic, and people quickly turn confrontational. From the carnivore diet to keto to veganism, chances are that talking publicly about what you eat will be met with opposition. So how can

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