The Dr. Shannon Show
Whether it's a research-based solo episode, a detailed expert interview, or a casual coffee chat, you'll learn what is true (and what isn't) regarding fitness, nutrition, mental health, skincare, and more. Join Shannon Ritchey, Doctor of Physical Therapy, fitness trainer, and founder of Evlo Fitness, each Thursday and occasional Fridays for science-based tools to improve your health.
The Dr. Shannon Show
#213: Understand your hormones in each decade with Dr. Jessica Shepherd
Hormones change throughout a woman's life, and it's important to be educated about how and what to expect. Jessica Shepherd, MD is a board-certified OBGYN, and discusses what all women should know about their hormones throughout their 30s and beyond.
0:00: Introduction to Dr. Shepherd
2:15: How do our sex hormones change as we age?
7:15: The effect of breast feeding on hormones
12:13: Clean feminine hygiene products
20:50: What can we do in our 20s and 30s to prepare for perimenopause?
26:20: How to approach perimenopause
30:50: Hormone replacement therapy
40:40: Is weight gain inevitable during menopause?
46:40: Dr. Shepherd's final thoughts
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