Episode 20

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23rd Sep 2024

Ep. 20: The Menopause Blueprint Pt. 2: Optimizing Health and Hormones with Dr. Nathalie Gamache

In part 2 of this series, Dr. Gamache talks all things hormone replacement therapy. She explains that testosterone therapy can improve libido, brain fog, energy levels, and muscle mass. Additionally, she discusses the role of estrogen replacement therapy in perimenopause and menopause, emphasizing the importance of starting hormone therapy within the first 10 years of the last period to prevent chronic diseases. In this conversation, Dr. Nathalie Gamache discusses the importance of understanding and managing perimenopause and menopause to live our best lives. She emphasizes the need for individualized treatment plans and the role of hormone replacement therapy. Dr. Gamache also highlights the impact of lifestyle factors such as exercise, nutrition, and sleep on menopausal symptoms.

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Dr. Nathalie Gamache is a highly accomplished gynecologist with a strong background in menopause and hormone therapy. She started her career as a biology teacher that fostered her love of human biology and passion for teaching. In typical Nathalie fashion, her dreams didn't stop there and she later pursued an education in medicine. She completed a fellowship in menopause in 2005 and worked as a clinician and surgeon at The Ottawa Hospital until 2012. Dr. Gamache specializes in areas such as menopause, hormone therapy, sexuality, premenstrual syndrome, premature ovarian insufficiency, and cancer survivorship.

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