#294 Is this normal? Libido, night sweats and BC alternatives with Dr. Jolene Brighten

Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself

This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Jolene Brighten, who also appeared in episode #112, Post Birth Control Syndrome. Dr. Brighten is back to talk about burning hormonal topics including night sweats, low progesterone and testosterone, hair loss and lots about libido. We also fielded questions from my teenage daughter, asking about advice for teens tracking menstrual cycles, how to talk to the doc about alternatives to birth control for hormonal support, and dealing with shade online from uneducated sources.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• What training is involved to be a clinical sexologist?
• Ebbs and flows of low libido
• Why women are like crockpots and men are like microwaves
• Things that affect low testosterone for women
• How sperm count is down 50%
• Night sweats in cycling women, hair loss and tips for transitioning to perimenopause

ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. Jolene Brighten is a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine. She is board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and trained in clinical sexology. Dr. Brighten is the author of Is This Normal, a non-judgmental guide to creating hormone balance, eliminating unwanted symptoms, and building the sexual desire you crave.
A fierce patient advocate and completely dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones through her website and social medical channels. Dr. Brighten is an international speaker, clinical educator, and medical advisor within the tech community.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://drbrighten.com/
Instagram: @drjolenebrighten
Facebook: @drbrighten
YouTube: @drjolenebrighten

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Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
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