This week, we are joined by one of your top requested guests: the amazing Dr. Jen Gunter, OB/GYN and pain medicine physician and world-renowned health communicator, to tackle all things menopause. We start with a broad overview of menopause. We cover diagnosis and symptom management options. We discuss menopause hormone therapy and address commonly asked questions. AND OF COURSE, we debunk potentially dangerous "wellness" trends including hormone regulating diets, supplements, "HRT alternatives", "bioidenticals," and fake diagnostic tests. We hope you enjoy this engaging and evidence-based discussion! Get Dr. Jen Gunter’s new book: BLOOD: The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation All our sources from this episode are available at: https://www.unbiasedscipod.com/episodes/menopause-pubertys-older-hotter-sister (02:12) Exploitation of Women's Health Topics (03:59) Understanding Menopause (07:26) Symptoms and Effects of Menopause (09:43) Perimenopause and Premature Menopause (12:00) Menopause Diagnosis and Hormonal Changes (14:41) Menopause and Hormonal Contraception (16:53) Rise of Hormone Disinformation (19:55) Snake Oil Treatments for Menopause (26:31) Legitimate Treatments for Menopause (32:36) The Problem with Hormone Diets (43:02) Concerns about Hormone Replacement Therapy (46:33) Bioidentical Hormones and Pellet Therapy (51:31) Over-the-Counter Menopause Tests (52:46) Be Wary of Online Information (53:38) Metabolism and Menopause (54:34) Weight Gain and Belly Fat (56:46) Final Thoughts Interested in advertising with us? Please reach out to [email protected], with “Unbiased Science” in the subject line. PLEASE NOTE: The discussion and information provided in this podcast are for general educational, scientific, and informational purposes only and are not intended as, and should not be treated as, medical or other professional advice for any particular individual or individuals. Every person and medical issue is different, and diagnosis and treatment requires consideration of specific facts often unique to the individual. As such, the information contained in this podcast should not be used as a substitute for consultation with and/or treatment by a doctor or other medical professional. If you are experiencing any medical issue or have any medical concern, you should consult with a doctor or other medical professional. Further, due to the inherent limitations of a podcast such as this as well as ongoing scientific developments, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information or analysis provided in this podcast, although, of course we always endeavor to provide comprehensive information and analysis. In no event may Unbiased Science or any of the participants in this podcast be held liable to the listener or anyone else for any decision allegedly made or action allegedly taken or not taken allegedly in reliance on the discussion or information in this podcast or for any damages allegedly resulting from such reliance. The information provided herein do not represent the views of our employers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices