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404: Do Women Need to Wait Till Menopause to Begin Hormone Replacement Therapy? /w Esther Blum

Energized with Dr. Mariza

English - August 26, 2022 01:00 - 43 minutes - ★★★★★ - 723 ratings
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Having a full buffet of options at your disposal during perimenopause and menopause is the best chance you will have of a successful hormonal transition. While I fully believe that we need to lean heavily on natural solutions like nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle rituals for optimal results and longevity, I also believe in being open to every tool available, including bioidentical hormones.

Mastering Menopause with Esther Blum
Esther is the bestselling author of Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat, Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous, Secrets of Gorgeous, and The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project. She currently maintains a busy virtual practice where she helps women balance hormones, lose stubborn body fat, and treat the root cause of health struggles. Her new book, "See Ya Later, Ovulator!: Mastering Menopause with Nutrition, Hormones and Self-Advocacy" is out October 4th.

In This Episode

The danger of taking birth control in peri-menopause and beyond, despite what your doctor might have told you (7:54)

Recommendations for bioidentical hormones to take even before menopause (11:27)

Lifechanging practices that can help you slide through menopause with ease (21:25)

The role of trauma when it comes to healing hormone issues and symptoms (27:35)

Why you need emotional and mental support when transitioning through life (33:06)

Mentioned In This Episode
Get the Happy Hormone Cocktail Book Here
See Ya Later, Ovulator!: Mastering Menopause with Nutrition, Hormones and Self-Advocacy by Esther Blum
The EO Menopause Solution by Dr. Mariza Snyder
Follow Esther on Instagram

This Episode is sponsored by Natural Cycles
Join me in using Natural Cycles and Get ready to plan or prevent pregnancy with the FDA cleared birth control app. Since Natural Cycles is an app, it’s 100% natural (non hormonal) and has no side effects. It also helps teach you about your own body and unique cycle. 
Now to make it easy to get started: Use my code EssentiallyYou at Naturalcycles.com to get 20% off your annual Natural Cycles subscription + free thermometer, so get the app today. 
It’s Important to note that NC° is for 18+ and does not protect against STIs

Related Resources
Check out the full show notes page
Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza
Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube
Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative

Related Episodes
Essentially You Episode #384: How to Thrive and be Red Hot Sexy During the Menopause Transition with Dr. Sharon Stills
Essentially You Episode #333: Why Bioidentical Hormones are Safe and How to Go Through Menopause on Your Own Terms with Dr. Felice Gersh
Essentially You Episode #279: The Secret to Gliding Not Slamming Into Perimenopause and Beyond with Dr. Lakeischa, MD
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Having a full buffet of options at your disposal during perimenopause and menopause is the best chance you will have of a successful hormonal transition. While I fully believe that we need to lean heavily on natural solutions like nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle rituals for optimal results and longevity, I also believe in being open to every tool available, including bioidentical hormones.


Mastering Menopause with Esther Blum

Esther is the bestselling author of Cavewomen Don’t Get Fat, Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous, Secrets of Gorgeous, and The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project. She currently maintains a busy virtual practice where she helps women balance hormones, lose stubborn body fat, and treat the root cause of health struggles. Her new book, "See Ya Later, Ovulator!: Mastering Menopause with Nutrition, Hormones and Self-Advocacy" is out October 4th.


In This Episode
The danger of taking birth control in peri-menopause and beyond, despite what your doctor might have told you (7:54)
Recommendations for bioidentical hormones to take even before menopause (11:27)
Lifechanging practices that can help you slide through menopause with ease (21:25)
The role of trauma when it comes to healing hormone issues and symptoms (27:35)
Why you need emotional and mental support when transitioning through life (33:06)



Mentioned In This Episode

Get the Happy Hormone Cocktail Book Here

See Ya Later, Ovulator!: Mastering Menopause with Nutrition, Hormones and Self-Advocacy by Esther Blum

The EO Menopause Solution by Dr. Mariza Snyder

Follow Esther on Instagram


This Episode is sponsored by Natural Cycles

Join me in using Natural Cycles and Get ready to plan or prevent pregnancy with the FDA cleared birth control app. Since Natural Cycles is an app, it’s 100% natural (non hormonal) and has no side effects. It also helps teach you about your own body and unique cycle. 

Now to make it easy to get started: Use my code EssentiallyYou at Naturalcycles.com to get 20% off your annual Natural Cycles subscription + free thermometer, so get the app today. 

It’s Important to note that NC° is for 18+ and does not protect against STIs


Related Resources

Check out the full show notes page

Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza

Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative


Related Episodes

Essentially You Episode #384: How to Thrive and be Red Hot Sexy During the Menopause Transition with Dr. Sharon Stills

Essentially You Episode #333: Why Bioidentical Hormones are Safe and How to Go Through Menopause on Your Own Terms with Dr. Felice Gersh

Essentially You Episode #279: The Secret to Gliding Not Slamming Into Perimenopause and Beyond with Dr. Lakeischa, MD

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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