Is Hormone Replacement Therapy in Menopause Helpful or Harmful: Sifting Through the Science for a Personalized Approach to Relieve Suffering and Improve Your Healthspan

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estimated 85% of women experience symptoms of menopause that vary
from hot flashes to weight gain, brain fog, low mood, sex drive,
chronic fatigue, and more. Recognizing menopause as a gradual,
uniquely personal transition rather than an abrupt change is
crucial. This insight can help empower women to take proactive,
supportive measures early on, ensuring a smoother journey through
this natural phase of life. Today, Dr. Cindy Geyer from the
UltraWellness Center joins me as we unravel the Functional Medicine
perspective and approach to menopause. Our conversation highlights
the crucial role of lab testing in uncovering the root causes of
symptoms, paving the way for tailored nutrition and lifestyle
interventions. Moreover, we critically examine the limitations of
traditional medical approaches and discuss the nuances of hormone
replacement therapy, the different forms, and who may benefit the
most from this treatment. Dr. Cindy Geyer received her Bachelor of
Science and her Doctor of Medicine degrees, with honors, from the
Ohio State University. She completed residency in internal medicine
at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. and is triple board
certified in internal medicine, integrative medicine, and lifestyle
medicine. She joined The Ultrawellness Center in 2021 after
practicing and serving as the medical director at Canyon Ranch for
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HYMAN20 to get 20% off your purchase. In this episode we discuss:
How the Nurse’s Health Study caused backlash about hormone
replacement therapy (3:35)  The issues with how menopause is
treated in our society today (6:35)  Symptoms of menopause and
their root causes (8:20)  The conventional medicine approach
to menopause (17:57)  The functional medicine approach to
menopause (19:38)  Lab testing (24:00)  The importance of
the Estrobolome and gut microbiome testing (27:11)  The role
of insulin, sleep, and stress (31:49)  Dr Cindy Geyer’s
patient case study (34:21)  Bioidentical hormones explained
(41:52)  The nuances of hormone replacement therapy
(47:21)  Addressing low libido (51:00)  Learn more about
The UltraWellness Center