Episode 207- Overcoming the Physical and Emotional Challenges of Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Liz Lyster

Dr. Liz Lyster is an OB/GYN medical doctor, best-selling author and speaker, and an expert in perimenopause and menopause. She has a private practice in California where she provides resources for women in midlife to successfully lose weight, have more energy, and increase their motivation and drive. In this episode Dr. Lyster shares information about female hormone fluctuations, symptoms of perimenopause and menopause and how to combat them, and her thoughts on hormone replacement therapy.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [5:44]- How did experiencing menopause at age 43 provoke Dr. Lyster's interest in women's hormone health?

[8:15]- What are the triggers that can bring menopause about early for some females?

[12:26]- Why do women begin to see an increase in cholesterol levels during perimenopause?

[18:03]- What can be the cause of high cortisol and blood sugar levels specifically in the morning?

[32:49]- Who does Dr. Lyster qualify to be a candidate for hormone replenishment therapy?

[40:09]- How can someone combat brain fog as hormone levels begin to shift?

[44:33]- What hormone replenishment delivery methods does Dr. Lyster use for her patients?

[47:32]- When women are through menopause, do they still need hormone replenishment therapy?

[49:57]- How can women combat weight gain, specifically abdominal weight gain, as they age?

[57:56]- Is there any interference between hormone replenishment therapy and semaglutide medications?

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Website: https://drlizmd.com/

Instagram: @drlizlyster

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