246. Midlife Transformation: The Power of Education, Empowerment and Hormone Therapy
246. Midlife Transformation: The Power of Education, Empowerment and Hormone Therapy\n\nIn this conversation, Katey Armstrong shares her journey of\ndiscovering Dr. Kelly Casperson and the impact of hormone education on her life. She discusses her experience with prolapse and the challenges she faced in accessing hormone treatment in Canada. Katey emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's health and wellness and the need for\nindividualized approaches. She also highlights the positive impact of hormones on her fitness and overall well-being. Katey expresses curiosity about trying testosterone in the future. In this conversation, Katey Armstrong and Dr. Kelly Casperson discuss the use of estrogen and progesterone in hormone therapy. They cover topics such as the application and benefits of estrogen, the routine and benefits of vaginal estrogen, and the use of oral progesterone. They also discuss the timeline for feeling better after starting hormone therapy and the challenges of getting dexa scans. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the long-term benefits of hormone therapy and the importance of personal empowerment in taking control of one's health.\n\nTakeaways\n\nEducation and self-advocacy are crucial in navigating hormone\ntreatment.\n\nIndividual experiences with hormones can vary, and it is\nimportant to find what works best for each person.\n\nTaking responsibility for one's health and wellness is\nempowering.\n\nHormones can have a positive impact on fitness and overall\nwell-being. Estrogen gel can be applied topically and provides benefits such as improved skin health and reduced hot flashes.\n\nVaginal estrogen can be used to improve vaginal dryness and\noverall comfort.\n\nOral progesterone is often taken in the evening to help with\nsleep.\n\nIt can take several weeks to start feeling better after starting\nhormone therapy, and it's important to give the body time to adjust.\n\nGetting dexa scans to assess bone health can be challenging in\nsome areas.\n\nEstrogen receptors need time to regulate and upregulate in\nresponse to hormone therapy.\n\nHormone therapy has long-term benefits for conditions such as\ndementia, heart disease, and bone health.\n\nIt's important to educate oneself and take control of one's\nhealth, rather than relying solely on healthcare providers.\n\nGratitude and appreciation for the conversation and the\nopportunity to share experiences and knowledge.\n\nwww.healthyevolution.ca\n\nwww.instagram.com/healthyevolutionbykatey/\n\nFB https://www.facebook.com/katey.kirkwood.5\n\nCheck out details for my retreat: https://ascendretreats.com/\n\nListen to my Tedx Talk: Why\nwe need adult sex ed \n\n\xa0\n\nTake my NEW Adult Sex Ed Master Class:\nhttps://www.kellycaspersonmd.com/adult-sex-ed\n\nJoin my membership to get these episodes ASAP, a private facebook group to discuss and my private accountability group for your health, hormones and life support!\n\nwww.kellycaspersonmd.com/membership\n\n\n\n\n--- \n\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices