The Truth is HRT is SAFE to use for Menopause Relief and the benefits outweigh the risks. HRT can help rebuild bone, and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, Heart Disease and Colon Cancer. Never mind the effect of alleviating menopause symptoms like hot flushes. In Dr Woods’s words, “Nothing works like giving back what the body is missing.”
There are exceptions, and a diagnosis of Oestrogen Positive breast cancer prohibits the use of HRT. This is a blow for many Women and the focus then shifts to natural approaches to health management through optimal nutrition and Movement as Medicine for the body and mind.
In this episode of Moving Through Menopause, I am joined by Dr. Malaika Woods, a Certified OBGYN and Functional Medicine Practitioner.
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We discuss the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause management and debunk misconceptions about its risks.
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The Truth About HRT
đź“ŤThe benefit of Oestrogen outweighs any potential minimal risk
đź“ŤMore women will experience Heart disease than breast cancer, although that’s what we’re afraid of
đź“Ť HRT helps to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s – 30 to 50%.Â
đź“ŤHRT helps to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke – 30 to 50%
📍Oestrogen is the one thing that actually can rebuild bone.  All the other fancy treatments that reduce bone loss also have a lot of significant side effects.
đź“ŤHRT, let’s get your levels right
đź“ŤPhytoestrogens VS HRT Â
đź“ŤHolistic approaches to health
Dr Woods emphasises the importance of Hormones including Progesterone, Oestrogen and Testosterone in alleviating menopause symptoms and improving overall health.
That said, no amount of HRT will combat detrimental lifestyle choices and we both agree that the best recipe for Menopause Management harnesses natural approaches including movement, nutrition, sleep, and managing stress alongside hormone support.
There is not a ONE-SIZE FITS-ALL fix for Menopause and Dr Woods encourages personalised approaches that can help women thrive through menopause and beyond.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Oestrogen Benefits
00:46 Meet Dr. Malaika Woods
01:41 Understanding Female Hormones
03:30 Getting the Hormone Levels Right in Peri and Postmenopause
09:36 Problems with the Women’s Health Initiative Study
14:33 How does Functional Medicine approach Menopause Support
17:32 The Role of Testosterone for Women
18:42 Natural Approaches to Menopause
24:18 Personalised Medicine and Hormone Therapy
33:42 Conclusion and Resources
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Thanks to my guest
My sincere thanks to my guest Dr Malaika Woods
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Disclaimer: Please note that any information we provide in this podcast does not constitute medical guidance. You should consult your medical practitioner before making any changes that impact your health.
