In part 2 of this series, Dr. Gamache talks all things hormone replacement therapy. She explains that testosterone therapy can improve libido, brain fog, energy levels, and muscle mass. Additionally, she discusses the role of estrogen replacement therapy in perimenopause and menopause, emphasizing the importance of starting hormone therapy within the first 10 years of the last period to prevent chronic diseases. In this conversation, Dr. Nathalie Gamache discusses the importance of understanding and managing perimenopause and menopause to live our best lives. She emphasizes the need for individualized treatment plans and the role of hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Gamache also highlights the impact of lifestyle factors such as exercise, nutrition, and sleep on menopausal symptoms.

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Dr. Nathalie Gamache is a highly accomplished gynecologist with a strong background in menopause and hormone therapy. She started her career as a biology teacher that fostered her love of human biology and passion for teaching. In typical Nathalie fashion, her dreams didn't stop there and she later pursued an education in medicine. She completed a fellowship in menopause in 2005 and worked as a clinician and surgeon at The Ottawa Hospital until 2012. Dr. Gamache specializes in areas such as menopause, hormone therapy, sexuality, premenstrual syndrome, premature ovarian insufficiency, and cancer survivorship.

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In this highly anticipated episode, we sit down with none-other-than Dr. Nathalie Gamache, a leading expert and innovator in menopause treatment. During the discussion, she breaks down the hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause. She explains how the onset of symptoms such as heavy and irregular periods, mood swings, anxiety, and sleep disturbances, to name a few, occurs. In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Gamache gives us a firsthand view of what it’s like to be one of her patients and talks about the importance of optimizing overall health and what factors to consider prior to hormone replacement therapy.

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Dr. Nathalie Gamache is a highly accomplished gynecologist with a strong background in menopause and hormone therapy. She started her career as a biology teacher that fostered her love of human biology and passion for teaching. In typical Nathalie fashion, her dreams didn't stop there and she later pursued an education in medicine. She completed a fellowship in menopause in 2005 and worked as a clinician and surgeon at The Ottawa Hospital until 2012. Dr. Gamache specializes in areas such as menopause, hormone therapy, sexuality, premenstrual syndrome, premature ovarian insufficiency, and cancer survivorship.

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In this episode, Jake and Suzanne introduce a new segment called Science Snacks where they review research articles related to fitness and nutrition. They start by discussing a study on transdermal estrogen therapy and its effects on muscle mass in early menopausal women. The study found that women who received estrogen replacement therapy showed significant improvements in muscle size compared to the placebo group. However, there was no significant difference in strength between the two groups. Suzanne highlights the importance of understanding how estrogen affects muscle and encourages women to have conversations with their healthcare providers about hormone therapy.

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00:00-Introduction to the Science Snack segment

01:20-Overview of the study on transdermal estrogen therapy

03:03-Anabolic resistance and the effects of estrogen loss in menopause

06:22-Details of the study design and training protocol

09:08-Findings of the study: Muscle size vs. strength

11:21-Discussion on study limitations and potential improvements

13:13-Takeaways and implications for menopausal women

15:28-Conclusion and invitation to future episodes on menopause

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