Dr. Liz Lyster is an OB/GYN medical doctor, best-selling author and speaker, and an expert in perimenopause and menopause. She has a private practice in California where she provides resources for women in midlife to successfully lose weight, have more energy, and increase their motivation and drive. In this episode Dr. Lyster shares information about female hormone fluctuations, symptoms of perimenopause and menopause and how to combat them, and her thoughts on hormone replacement therapy.  WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [5:44]- How did experiencing menopause at age 43 provoke Dr. Lyster’s interest in women's hormone health?  [8:15]- What are the triggers that can bring menopause about early for some females?  [12:26]- Why do women begin to see an increase in cholesterol levels during perimenopause?  [18:03]- What can be the cause of high cortisol and blood sugar levels specifically in the morning?  [32:49]- Who does Dr. Lyster qualify to be a candidate for hormone replenishment therapy?  [40:09]- How can someone combat brain fog as hormone levels begin to shift?  [44:33]- What hormone replenishment delivery methods does Dr. Lyster use for her patients? [47:32]- When women are through menopause, do they still need hormone replenishment therapy?  [49:57]- How can women combat weight gain, specifically abdominal weight gain, as they age?  [57:56]- Is there any interference between hormone replenishment therapy and semaglutide medications?  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Joi Wellness is a company that specializes in both male and female lab testing. If you’re not sure where to start, this would be a great place! Use FASTTOHEAL for 15% off sitewide!  Frequent walking is such an incredible habit for balancing blood sugar and staying physically active! Walking Pad is offering my listeners 30% off their walking pads with code SHANAHUSSINRDN.  Soon I will be releasing Cortisol Calm for self-paced learning! Be sure to be on my email list (sign up at the bottom of my website) to be the first to hear about this release!  FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM DR. LIZ LYSTER:  Website: https://drlizmd.com/  Instagram: @drlizlyster Miracle of Menopause: Online Community Read Dr. Lyster’s book for FREE: Go For GREAT: Thrive at every age!  LET'S GET IN TOUCH:  Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS: ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness!  If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community! Find all my product recommendations and discount codes HERE. Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?!  Grab my metabolic testing guide!  BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing [email protected] and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!