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In this episode, Dr. Margaret Beeson joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss bone health, estrogen decline during perimenopause, and the importance of family history as a predictor of bone health and risk of osteoporosis.

Dr. Beeson and Dr. Smeaton also discuss:

• How estrogen decline contributes to bone loss
• Genetics and family history as the strongest predictors of risk
• The need for DEXA scans to occur earlier and establish a baseline of bone density
• The impact of estrogen and progesterone therapy on bone health and how DUTCH testing captures those hormone levels
• Systemic issues in primary care that can make proactive screening difficult

Show Notes

Learn more about Dr. Margaret Beeson and her practice, Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic.

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In this episode, Dr. Felice Gersh joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and DUTCH founder Mark Newman for a deep-dive on progesterone: its physiological roles, concerns around standard-of-care prescribing practices, and more.

Their conversation also explores:

• Progesterone’s role as more than an endometrial protectant
• Supraphysiologic allopregnanolone created by oral micronized progesterone
• The physiological benefits of cyclic dosing versus continuous dosing
• How the gut microbiome impacts progesterone metabolism
• The need for more research on oral micronized progesterone and dosing methods

Show Notes

Learn more about Dr. Gersh’s practice Integrative Medical Group of Irvine and check out her books!

Read Dr. Smeaton’s article on oral micronized progesterone in menopause.

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In this episode, Dr. Bindiya Gandhi joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to explore GLP-1 receptor agonists through a whole-person, root-cause lens with a particular focus on women’s health.

Their discussion also covers:

• How GLP-1s work, who benefits most, and how to cease therapy successfully
• The role of leptin resistance in weight struggles
• The risk of muscle loss and bone health during GLP-1 therapy
• Using GLP-1s as part of a comprehensive protocol, including optimizing gut health, strength training, and managing cortisol and sex hormones
• Considerations for menopausal women using hormone therapy in addition to GLP-1s

Show Notes

Learn more about Dr. Bindiya Gandhi and follow her on Instagram @drbindiyamd!

Check out our DUTCH Article on GLP-1s and perimenopause.

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