Episode 170

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9th Sep 2025

The Truth About Hormones: Why Every Woman Should Consider Menopause Therapy

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In this episode, I sit down with nutritional physiologist and friend Nick Barringer, PhD, to tackle a crucial, yet often misunderstood, topic: women's hormonal health. We expose the devastating impact of the Women's Health Initiative study and why millions of women are left untreated for menopause symptoms, leading to an increased risk of issues like osteoporosis and Alzheimer's.

This is a no-nonsense guide for every woman, regardless of age, who wants to understand her hormones and advocate for her health. We cover everything from the importance of muscle and a low-inflammation lifestyle to the truth about Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) for women.

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Chapter Markers

0:00 - Intro: Why women need to consider hormone therapy

1:24 - The shocking signs of low estrogen

2:31 - How the Women's Health Initiative did more harm than good

5:34 - The role of testing and delivery systems for estrogen

6:30 - Why women are undertreated for menopause

7:05 - The dangers of oral birth control

8:49 - Debunking "natural" hormone balancing

10:05 - The best delivery system for estrogen (patch vs. cream)

13:00 - The controversial topic of testosterone for women

14:48 - Debunking the myths of testosterone side effects

15:58 - The best way to dose testosterone for women

18:28 - Why hormone replacement alone won't change body composition

19:19 - Starting hormone therapy for perimenopause

20:53 - Vaginal estrogen for atrophy and UTIs

22:25 - A word from our sponsor, Paleo Valley

23:19 - Supplements for fat loss

27:38 - Modern anti-obesity drugs

31:18 - A word from our sponsor, AG1

32:48 - The best supplements for health and performance

40:07 - Testosterone, blood pressure, and side effects

41:51 - How women can take testosterone

43:10 - The importance of getting your blood work

43:40 - The risks of hormone replacement therapy

45:40 - Conclusion: A call to action for women's health

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The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show promotes a healthy world, and in order to have a healthy world, we must have transparent conversations. This show is dedicated to such conversations as the listener; your education, understanding, strength, and health are the primary focus. The goal of this show is to provide you with a framework for navigating the health and wellness space and, most importantly, being the champion of your own life. Guests include highly trustworthy professionals that bring both the art and science of wellness aspects that are both physical and mental. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a Washington University fellowship-trained physician who serves the innovators, mavericks, and leaders in their fields, as well as working closely with the Special Operations Military. She is the founder of the Institute of Muscle-Centric Medicine® and serves patients worldwide.