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View the Show Notes For This Episode\n\nGet Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman\n\nSign Up for Dr. Hyman\u2019s Weekly Longevity Journal\n\nAn estimated 85% of women experience symptoms of menopause that vary from hot flashes to weight gain, brain fog, low mood, sex drive, chronic fatigue, and more. Recognizing menopause as a gradual, uniquely personal transition rather than an abrupt change is crucial. This insight can help empower women to take proactive, supportive measures early on, ensuring a smoother journey through this natural phase of life.\n\nToday, Dr. Cindy Geyer from the UltraWellness Center joins me as we unravel the Functional Medicine perspective and approach to menopause. Our conversation highlights the crucial role of lab testing in uncovering the root causes of symptoms, paving the way for tailored nutrition and lifestyle interventions. Moreover, we critically examine the limitations of traditional medical approaches and discuss the nuances of hormone replacement therapy, the different forms, and who may benefit the most from this treatment.\n\nDr. Cindy Geyer received her Bachelor of Science and her Doctor of Medicine degrees, with honors, from the Ohio State University. She completed residency in internal medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. and is triple board certified in internal medicine, integrative medicine, and lifestyle medicine. She joined The Ultrawellness Center in 2021 after practicing and serving as the medical director at Canyon Ranch for 23 years.\n\nThis episode is brought to you by AG1 and FOND.\n\nGet your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and 5 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order.\n\nGet FOND's amazing bone broth today. Just go to fondbonebroth.com/drhyman and use code HYMAN20 to get 20% off your purchase.\n\nIn this episode we discuss:\n\nHow the Nurse\u2019s Health Study caused backlash about hormone replacement therapy (3:35)\xa0\n\nThe issues with how menopause is treated in our society today (6:35)\xa0\n\nSymptoms of menopause and their root causes (8:20)\xa0\n\nThe conventional medicine approach to menopause (17:57)\xa0\n\nThe functional medicine approach to menopause (19:38)\xa0\n\nLab testing (24:00)\xa0\n\nThe importance of the Estrobolome and gut microbiome testing (27:11)\xa0\n\nThe role of insulin, sleep, and stress (31:49)\xa0\n\nDr Cindy Geyer\u2019s patient case study (34:21)\xa0\n\nBioidentical hormones explained (41:52)\xa0\n\nThe nuances of hormone replacement therapy (47:21)\xa0\n\nAddressing low libido (51:00)\xa0\n\n\nLearn more about The UltraWellness Center\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices