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Menopause RescueAuthor: Dr. Polly Watson
Women may spend over a decade of their lives experiencing symptoms around menopause transition, while just over 10% of womens 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 havent updated their knowledge on hormones since the WHI 20 years ago and influencers who are peddling potions and lotions which may not be effective. Menopause Rescue is here to give you a hand up. Im a board certified gynecologist with certification in menopausal medicine as well as functional medicine. My goal is to revolutionize the menopause dialogue, using the transition as a spark to ignite health promotion. Secondly, we will discuss solutions for low libido, weight gain, mood changes, brain fog, hot flashes and night sweats, insomnia and sexual pain and dive into the nuances of each topic, empowering women to determine what is uniquely relevant for them. This podcast is for women who are curious about their health and curate a mindset around menopause as an opportunity for growth. Many of us at this time in our lives are at a high point in our relationships and our careers. We know ourselves and know how to create boundaries and have defined our values in a way that we simply didnt have the wisdom to do in our 20 and 30s. Women in their 40s and 50s are at the perfect moment to take up some space in their lives and step into this transition with strength. Every other week we will gather to review topics that are relevant to menopause and take you behind the scenes with hormone specialists to help you cull and decipher health recommendations to find your unique solution. Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The Midlife Metabolic Reset: Understanding Cardiometabolic Health in Menopause (Part 2)
Episode 49
Thursday, 18 December, 2025
Description In this episode of Menopause Rescue, Dr. Polly Watson and Kate Willis explore the vital components of cardiometabolic health, with a particular focus on deciphering both basic and advanced lab tests. They cover the nuances of lipid panels, the impact of triglycerides, and the influence of thyroid disease on cardiovascular health. The discussion extends to inflammation markers like C-reactive protein and the critical role of insulin resistance. Delving deeper, they shed light on advanced lipid markers such as APO-B and APO-A1, and the importance of LDL particle size in evaluating cardiovascular risk. This episode underscores the importance of a holistic health strategy for women in midlife to enhance their cardiometabolic well-being. Quotes “Diets high in sugar, saturated fat, or simple carbohydrates, alcohol use, thyroid disease, and inactivity can all raise triglycerides.” - Kate Willis NP-C “High-sensitivity CRP is a general marker for inflammation. Anything causing inflammation, short- or long-term, can raise it.” - Kate Willis NP-C “Fasting insulin around five or less is ideal. Lab normals go much higher, but that doesn’t mean they’re optimal.” - Kate Willis NP-C “If someone's LP(a) is high, that’s their ticket to see a cardiologist—it’s an independent causal factor for cardiovascular disease.” - Dr. Polly Watson “Symptoms of hypothyroidism overlap with perimenopause and menopause… If you’re only treating one spoke of the wheel, what else are we missing?” - Dr. Polly Watson Resources Connect with Dr. Polly Watson and Kate Willis NP-C Website: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast Resources: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-resources New Patient: https://hormonewellnessmdacademy.teachable.com/p/are-we-a-good-fit-new-patient-welcome-course Instagram: https://instagram.com/hormonewellnessmd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hormonewellnessmd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Tw8oHGR_6wBZmXrTu9xA Disclaimer: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-disclaimer Hashtags #menopauserescue #podcastepisode #podcastrecommendations #hormonereplacementtherapy #medication #perimenopause #womenshealth #menopausesociety #hormonalhealth #midlife #wellness #healthcare #sexualhealth #menopausemanagement
