Women’s Health and Hormone Function with Dr. Shawn Tassone

Are you struggling with hormonal balance and knowing where to turn for more information regarding hormone replacement therapy? Dr. Tassone is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He holds a medical degree, in addition to a PhD in mind-body medicine. Dr. Tassone is a highly regarded patient advocate. His work includes studies and publications on spirituality in medical care, whole foods to heal the human body, and integrative medicine. (https://www.drshawntassone.com) I learned a ton from this conversation and I hope you will as well. 


What we discussed: 


  • Shawn's backstory and what led him to integrative medicine (1:25)
  • Integrative medicine, criticism, and standardization (3:37)
  • The safety and efficacy of a new medical product, with concerns about data manipulation and potential complications (9:53)
  • Hormonal fluctuations in women, particularly during perimenopause and menopause, with a focus on symptoms, diagnosis (17:48)
  • Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its effects on menopausal symptoms and breast cancer risk (26:39)
  • Benefits and risks of HRT (31:19)
  • Hormone use and its effects on health, including birth control pills and synthetic vs. bioidentical hormones (38:11)
  • Supplements for hormone balance, including wild yam and dim, with explanations of their effectiveness and potential side effects (42:09)
  • Hormone imbalance and its impact on women's health, with a focus on estrogen and testosterone levels (47:06)

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Robert Sikes

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