In this week’s episode of Perimenopause Simplified, we have special guest Dr. Doug Lucas, a double board-certified physician specializing in osteoporosis reversal, hormone replacement, and healthspan.

He started Optimal Human Health MD, a nationwide telehealth practice, which focuses exclusively on bone health, with a mission to educate the world that osteoporosis is reversible.

He also launched PEMA BioIdentical after realizing how challenging it was for his patients to find high-quality bioidentical hormone replacement therapy providers, now supporting as many women as possible to find the best BHRT solutions for their needs.

His mission to educate the world plays out on his YouTube channel, The Dr. Doug Show, within his membership community, HealthSpan Nation, and on stages across the globe.

In this episode, we covered:

• Bone loss in perimenopause
• The tests to consider to assess bone health
• Top causes of bone loss
• Food & lifestyle interventions to support bones
• Medications for osteoporosis - yay or nay?
• Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy & bone health
• Supplements to support bone health

To connect with Dr. Doug:

Facebook: Dr. Doug Lucas

Instagram: @dr_douglucas

YouTube: The Dr. Doug Show

Podcast: Spotify/Apple

Website: www.optimalhumanhealth.com

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R.E.M.S. Echolight

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In this episode, Claudia discusses how stress, mineral depletion, and lack of healthy communication with your partner are to blame for your low libido – not just your hormones. If you’ve been dealing with a low sex drive and want to understand the steps to take to improve it, you’ll definitely want to listen to this episode.

We covered:

• How chronic stress disrupts hormones and depletes nutrients
• How high cortisol impacts your sex hormones and ability to relax
• Why you need to lessen control and slow down
• The mineral imbalances that contribute to low libido
• Why supporting your adrenals is a must
• How dysregulated blood sugar impacts libido & more

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Links Mentioned

Cure Hydration Electrolytes (save 20% with code: healthcoachclaudia)

Dr. Rena Malik Testosterone Video

Episode 33: Is Masculine Energy Impacting Your Perimenopause Symptoms?

Sex and Relationships Study

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In this episode, Claudia discusses how minerals are the “spark plugs of life” and may be the missing piece in addressing your perimenopause symptoms. Whether you’re dealing with fatigue, mood swings, anxiety, joint pain, sleep disruption or low libido, you’ll want to listen to this episode.

We covered:

• What happens to your minerals in perimenopause
• Key minerals that play a role in your energy, mood, and libido
• The little known mineral and hormone connection
• How Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) can help you in perimenopause
• What mineral imbalances tell us on a deeper, emotional level

Ready to Ignite Your Libido? Grab my LIMITED-TIME OFFER HERE, which includes my Ignite Your Libido course + Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) test + to address micronutrient imbalances, so you can revamp your energy, vitality & libido!

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Testosterone is not just about getting your mojo back in the bedroom—although, that’s a pretty nice bonus! It really is SO much more than that, especially for us perimenopausal women.

It plays a huge role in your energy levels, mood, muscle strength, and even how well you recover after exercise. It’s just as important as estrogen and progesterone in helping us feel our best.

In this episode, we covered:

• How testosterone impacts energy, muscle, strength, brain function & confidence
• What to know about testing testosterone
• Why ‘normal' testosterone levels don’t tell you the full story
• PCOS in perimenopause
• Types of testosterone hormone replacement therapy for women
• Side effects of testosterone hormone replacement
• Alternatives to testosterone hormone replacement

Ready to Ignite Your Libido? Grab my LIMITED-TIME OFFER HERE, which includes my Ignite Your Libido course + Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) test + to address micronutrient imbalances, so you can revamp your energy, vitality & libido!

Sources:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31353194/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7098532/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36585396/

https://womenshealth.obgyn.msu.edu/blog/testosterone-may-protect-memory-women

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21058750/

https://www.news-medical.net/health/The-Role-of-Vitamin-D-in-Hormonal-Balance.aspx

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In this episode, we covered:

• What is perimenopause?
• When does perimenopause occur?
• What hormones are responsible for perimenopause symptoms?
• Most common perimenopause symptoms women experience
• Not-so-obvious perimenopause symptoms
• Why this stage of life is so crucial
• Why our clients get results and improve their health

Learn about The Perimenopause Method HERE and get started today! When you enroll by January 31st, you’ll get a bonus coaching session with me ($300 value).

Sources:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6320346/

https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2023/oct-estrogen-anti-diabetic-effects.html

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10074318/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10480684/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35163300/

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In this episode, I’m sharing effective, natural solutions to find relief from perimenopause symptoms.

Teaser: it’s not the majority of things you’re hearing about on Instagram, such as fasting, seed cycling, parasite cleanses, water fasts, cold plunges, strict elimination diets, collagen, creatine, or hormone testing, food sensitivity testing, or genetic testing.

Basically, I’m sorting through all of the “noise” and sharing what you really need to do to feel (and look) your best in perimenopause - and beyond.

We covered:

• Products marketed to perimenopausal women
• Why things like fasting, seed cycling, parasite cleanses, cold plunges,elimination diets, and even hormone testing are not necessary to feel good
• Holistic approaches I take with women in The Perimenopause Method
• How mineral imbalances impact your symptoms
• Why nervous system support is vital in perimenopause
• Why perimenopause is a crucial time to prioritize your health
• Is hormone replacement therapy considered ‘natural’?

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Links Mentioned:

Episode 22: Histamine & Perimenopause: What to Know!

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In this episode, Claudia gets vulnerable, sharing her own struggle with depression, the steps she took to overcome it, and how you can navigate depression in perimenopause.

She covered:

• How hormone changes in perimenopause affect mental health
• How nutrient imbalances and gut health play a role in depression
• The life transitions perimenopause women experience
• Frustrations with your body and health in perimenopause
• The impact of unaddressed trauma
• Is it time to slow down or consider a career change?
• Steps to overcome depression including supplement suggestions

Ready for a deep dive into your health? Learn about The Perimenopause Method (formerly The Hormone Rescue) HERE for January enrollment.

Want to learn more about what I do, the testing we use, and all that you get in the program? Come to my free interactive class January 16th. Grab a spot HERE.

Links Mentioned:

Episode 18: The Perimenopause Diet I Recommend

Episode 10: Why You Can’t Sleep in Peri

Episode 24: Rethinking Sleep in Perimenopause W/ Morgan Adams (Sleep Coach)

Necklace

Cure Hydration (use code: healthcoachclaudia to save 20%)

Seeking Health

Sources:

https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/5-hydroxytryptophan-5-htp

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5020390/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4393508/

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/485215

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WORK WITH US: The Perimenopause Method

QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com

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In this episode, Claudia shares 4 questions she asks herself every December to reflect on her year and to think about the year ahead. She covered things that went well, things that were a struggle, what she wants to stop doing, and what she plans to implement in the new year.

Grab a pen and paper to answer the prompts she shares, so you can celebrate the good, learn from the challenges, make a commitment to stop some of your destructive habits, and create a sustainable plan for the new year.

Ready to do a deep dive into your health? Learn about The Perimenopause Method (formerly The Hormone Rescue) HERE for January enrollment.

Want to learn more about what I do, the testing we use, and all that you get in the program? Come to my free interactive class January 16th. Grab a spot HERE.

Links mentioned:

Mel Robbins Podcast

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QUESTIONS? EMAIL: claudia@claudiapetrilli.com

Love the show? Please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, review, and share, so that other women can find this podcast for guidance and support through their perimenopause journey!