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The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health

The Hormone Solution is a top-ranked women’s health podcast focused on perimenopause, menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), weight gain, metabolism, thyroid health, and midlife transformation. Hosted by Certified Hormone Specialist Karen Martel, this show helps women in their 40s and 50s understand what’s really happening with their hormones — and what to do about it. If you’re struggling with perimenopause symptoms, menopause weight gain, estrogen dominance, low progesterone, testosterone decline, brain fog, poor sleep, thyroid dysfunction, or metabolic slowdown, this podcast breaks it down in a clear, practical, no-nonsense way. Each episode features:• Evidence-based hormone education• Expert interviews• Real-world HRT guidance• Midlife weight loss strategies• Thyroid and metabolic health insights With over 2.5 million downloads and ranked in the Top 30 on iTunes, The Hormone Solution is trusted by women worldwide who want real answers about bioidentical hormones, menopause treatment options, and midlife health.New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday.Take the free hormone quiz at karenmartel.com

Aug 27, 2022

In this episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage and I discuss the root causes of hypothyroidism. What is cellular hypothyroidism and how do we treat it? Why the conventional and the functional world may be looking at hypothyroidism in the wrong light. Is there a place for medication? What can cause cellular danger? Plus so much...


Aug 20, 2022

In this part 2 of my Q&A

Deb
What are optimal blood levels for progesterone, estrogen and testosterone in women over 60? Is there a ratio between estrogen and progesterone that is optimal? 

Lisa

I am 54 and in full menopause. Should I be using topical estradiol and progesterone cream? I currently only use...


Aug 13, 2022

In this Q&A 

Kesha

Hi, Karen. I am 44 and peri menopausal. My periods are all over the place. I’ll go 50+ days with no cycle and then start my cycle. Recently I had a full cycle for 7 days. It got lighter towards the end. Then 5 days later I started my cycle again and had another full period. I take progesterone cream...


Aug 6, 2022

Tim is one of those guys that will leave you feeling younger and more energetic just by hearing him speak. He’s turning 49 but feels like he’s 18 (with more energy!) What’s his secret?

After suffering from multiple health issues, including rectal bleeding, two separate skin issues, chronic acid indigestion...