The episode extensively discusses the role of hormones, specifically estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and their fluctuations during perimenopause and menopause, as well as the potential benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy.
The role of hormones, such as estrogen, progesterone, and prostaglandins, in regulating the menstrual cycle and associated symptoms is extensively discussed.
The episode extensively discusses the role of hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in influencing a woman's mood, behavior, and needs throughout the menstrual cycle.
The role of hormones like leptin and GLP-1 in regulating weight and appetite is a central topic in the episode.
The roles of hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in modulating aggressive and sexual behaviors are explored.
The episode extensively covers the influence of various hormones, particularly insulin, on weight regulation, fat storage, and metabolism, making hormones a central topic.
The discussion covers the importance of balancing hormones, particularly for menstruating women, and the potential impact of diets and lifestyle factors on hormone levels.
Placebo effects on hormones such as growth hormone, cortisol, insulin and ghrelin are highlighted as examples.
Various hormones, such as leptin, GLP-1, and glucagon, and their roles in modulating feeding behavior and body weight are explored in depth.
The role of hormones, particularly estrogen, in brain function and cognitive aging is a central topic in the episode.
Hormones play a central role in many of the podcast episodes, as they have a profound influence on various aspects of health and wellness, from weight regulation and metabolic function to sexual health and brain function.
For example, the episodes discuss how hormones like leptin, insulin, and GLP-1 impact appetite, hunger, and weight management Obesity and the new science of weight loss, and how hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle and menopause can affect mood, energy levels, and sexual function Menstruation: Science, medicine and mythology.
The episodes also explore the role of hormones like testosterone and estrogen in shaping social dynamics, aggression, and sexual behavior Dr. David Anderson: The Biology of Aggression, Mating, & Arousal, as well as how hormonal imbalances can contribute to conditions like ADHD Moment 166: What Men & Women NEED To Know About The Menstrual Cycle.