I\u2019m happy to have Dr. Shawn Tassone joining me again today! He was one of our original guests on the podcast back in 2018. (Episode 4) Dr. Tassone is the author of The Hormone Balance Bible, a book I often recommend.\xa0\nDr. Tassone is one of my favorite gynecologists! I love following him on social media because he shares information in a very straightforward manner. In this episode, we dive into the impact of the Women\u2019s Health Initiative, the differences between bio-identical and synthetic hormone replacement therapy, contraceptive options for perimenopausal women, and the Essure sterilization procedure. We discuss why so many OB-GYNs and medical professionals get burned out, various options for thyroid health, the basis for The Hormone Balance Bible, and the SHINE protocol. We also get into some of Dr. Tassone\u2019s favorite supplements and those he feels get overused.\xa0\nI hope you enjoy listening to this podcast with Dr. Tassone as much as I did recording it! Stay tuned for more!\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nThe changes Dr. Tassone had to navigate after the Women\u2019s Health Initiative.\n\nHow synthetic hormone replacement therapy differs from bio-identical.\n\nWhy do synthetic hormones have a higher cancer risk?\n\nThe benefits of testosterone for women.\n\nContraceptive options available for perimenopausal women.\n\nDr. Tassone\u2019s experiences as a clinician with the Essure sterilization procedure.\n\nWhy do so many healthcare professionals get burned out?\n\nThe type of thyroid medication Dr. Tassone prefers to prescribe for his patients.\n\nWhat inspired Dr. Tassone to write his new book, The Hormone Balance Bible?\n\nWhen do hormone imbalances become a problem?\n\nDr. Tassone\u2019s favorite supplements.\n\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\n\nFollow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn\n\n\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website Connect with Dr. Shawn Tassone\n\nOn his website\n\n\nOn Instagram\xa0(Appointments: drshawntassone)\n\nCall Dr. Tassone\u2019s office: 512 956029\n\nOn Facebook\n\n\nDocumentary mentioned:\nThe Bleeding Edge\nBooks mentioned:\nEight Weeks to Optimum Health, by Andrew Weil\xa0\nThe Hormone Balance Bible on Amazon