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Women may spend over a decade of their lives experiencing symptoms around menopause transition, while just over 10% of women’s healthcare professionals feel comfortable treating menopause. The conversation around menopause has evolved beyond hot flashes and night sweats to include how hormonal changes affect bone, brain, mood, heart and mental health. Midlife women can feel like they are drowning in symptoms. Many of them are not well served by health care providers who haven’t updated their ...
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Dr. Polly Watson discusses why hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may stop working and explores common factors that contribute to changes in effectiveness. She highlights the impact of blood sugar fluctuations, alcohol consumption, medication formulations, liver and gut health, stress, and thyroid hormone levels on HRT. Dr. Watson emphasizes the imp…
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In this episode, Dr. Polly Watson delves into the topic of postmenopausal bleeding—a common yet often stressful experience for many women. While most cases are not indicative of cancer, it's crucial to understand the potential causes and necessary evaluations. Dr. Watson provides valuable insights into the risk factors, diagnostic procedures, and w…
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Strategies to Avoid Burnout with Dr. Lara Salyer
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Dr. Lara Salyer, a former burned-out physician turned creativity catalyst, shares her insights on preventing burnout and finding flow in life. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and creating space for oneself, especially during life transitions like menopause. Dr. Salyer explains the four phases of the flow cycle (struggle, release…
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Integrative OB GYN's Insights on Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Felice Gersh Part 2
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In this conversation, Dr. Felice Gersh discusses the complexities of different formulations of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the benefits of cycling on and off progesterone versus a continuous dose. She emphasizes the importance of considering the whole body when addressing menopause and not waiting until someone is fully menopausal to addr…
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Integrative OB GYN's Insights on Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Felice Gersh Part 1
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In this conversation, Dr. Polly Watson interviews Dr. Felice Gersh on the benefits of hormone replacement therapy and cardiovascular health. Dr. Gersh clarifies the difference between bioidentical hormones and non naturally occurring hormones, particularly in terms of cardiovascular health. She discusses the Women's Health Initiative study and its …
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Psychiatrist’s Guide to Reproductive Psychiatry During Menopause - Part 2
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Navigating midlife hormonal changes requires personalized mental health strategies. In this episode, Dr. Polly Watson continues her discussion with Dr. Elizabeth Cox, a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in reproductive psychiatry from UNC Chapel Hill. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Cox highlights the critical impact of hormonal chang…
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Psychiatrist’s Guide to Mood During Perimenopause & Menopause - Part 1
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“We think that different women’s brains have different sensitivities to changes in hormones,” says Dr. Elizabeth Cox. “It’s not so much about absolute levels of hormones that we think are the issue, but the actual fluctuations and changes,” she elaborates. In this episode, Dr. Cox, alongside Dr. Polly Watson, discusses the impact of these hormonal …
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Pediatrician's Guide to Preparing Parents for the College Transition
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“I retired from my pediatric practice to make a broader impact on children's wellness,” says Dr. Hope Seidel, a seasoned pediatrician and parenting coach. “I strongly believe that wellness begins at home,” she asserts. Together with Dr. Polly Watson, they address the challenges parents face as their children transition to college and adulthood, off…
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Glucose Control: Why Is Glucose Control So Important in Midlife Health?
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“Glucose impacts everything,” says Kate Willis, a nurse practitioner certified in functional medicine from the Institute for Functional Medicine. Alongside Dr. Polly Watson, she discusses glucose control for midlife women's health. This episode uncovers the foundational role of glucose in energy regulation, mood stability, mental clarity, and the a…
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"Midlife women are often caught up in a sea of symptoms," says Dr. Polly Watson. "Too often, they're overwhelmed by the lack of support from mainstream healthcare. They're inundated with so-called experts who are selling solutions which may lack credibility." Dr. Polly addresses the common mistakes and misconceptions related to weight gain in midli…
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At a point in a woman's life when balance seems like it should come effortlessly, menopause introduces complexities that can tip the scales. Dr. Polly Watson tackles the common issue of weight gain during menopause—a concern for many, despite their best efforts at maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Polly explains the hormonal upheavals that lead …
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Menopause Myths: Insights on Libido, HRT, and Breast Cancer
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Understanding the menopause transition involves addressing common misconceptions, particularly about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Dr. Polly Watson addresses the enduring myth that associates all forms of HRT with breast cancer, tracing its origins to a misinterpretation of the Women's Health Initiative study. She clarifies the distinction bet…
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What will hormone tests tell me and why is my doctor so resistant to ordering them? Dr. Polly Watson explores the complexities and controversies surrounding hormone assessment in midlife women. She addresses the frustrations many women experience when their symptoms are dismissed or when they are denied hormone testing by healthcare providers. Dr. …
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Menopause at Age 38: Dr. Watson Shares Her Mother’s Story
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Menopause is a natural yet often misunderstood phase in every woman's life, marked by mixed emotions and misconceptions about this significant transition. In this inaugural episode of "Menopause Rescue," Dr. Polly Watson, a gynecologist certified by the Menopause Society and renowned for integrating traditional and functional medicine, shares a per…
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Welcome to Menopause Rescue: an alternative health podcast hosted by hormone specialist Polly Watson, MD, FACOG, NCMP. This is a show where women gather to be empowered to gain clarity and to use their menopausal transition to level up their health. Menopause can be a destabilizing time when women feel betrayed by their bodies. Sleep is hijacked, m…
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