Ep #55: Bio-Identical Hormones (BHRT) & Menopause with Dr. Chris Shade

Andrea Donsky is a Nutritionist IN menopause (16+ years), menopause educator, menopause researcher, and co-Founder of www.wearemorphus.com. In this episode, Andrea talks to Dr. Chris Shade, the CEO of Quicksilver Scientific, about bio-identical hormones, including estradiol, estriol, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA.

Chris has generously given us a special code to use when buying products from his website:  https://bit.ly/3RKEwFn. Use code: menopause10 to get 10% off your order.

Important Moments:

00:55 - How do I get Bio-Identical Hormones
02:56 - What is DHEA, and why do I need it?
16:51 - DIM and hormone metabolism
17:46 - Reasons to use adaptogenic herbs
18:30 - Testosterone and women in perimenopause and menopause
19:14 - The importance of testing and retesting
20:09 - Estradiol and topicals
23:42 - Pelvic floor health
31:51 - Estrogen-dependent cancers and HRT or BHRT
32: 28 - Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) vs. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)
35:52 - Research to support the use of BHRT
37:20 - Progesterone and why I need it?
44:49 - Nano and what it means for hormonal delivery systems

Chris has generously given us a special code to use when buying products from his website.
Use code: menopause10 to get 10% off your order.

Visit wearemorphus.com to learn more about the signs and symptoms you may be experiencing and read our latest articles on perimenopause and menopause.

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