Hormone Hacks Every Woman Should Know with Dr. Sharon Malone

This week, join Dr. Thais Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney as they sit down with special guest Dr. Sharon Malone, Chief Medical Advisor at Alloy Women’s Health and New York Times bestselling author. In this episode, Dr. Malone shares her insights on the crucial differences between menopause and perimenopause, including why women in their 30s need to start thinking about hormone therapy. The conversation also covers the pros and cons of birth control pills versus menopausal hormone therapy, the role of testosterone in libido, and even using estrogen cream on your face. Dr. Malone also delves into the founding of Alloy Women’s Health, a telehealth company revolutionizing how women access healthcare, and discusses her latest book, Grown Women Talk. Whether you’re looking to better understand perimenopause, hormone therapy options, or the latest in women’s health, this episode is packed with expert advice and actionable takeaways.

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IN THIS EPISODE:

• [00:00] Dr. Sharon Malone shares her background and discusses the difference between menopause and perimenopause
• [13:12] Discussion of birth control pills versus menopausal hormone therapy
• [20:35] Discussion of testosterone and libido and using estrogen cream on your face
• [30:16] Alloy Women’s Health, a telehealth company, is conceived and Dr. Malone's book, Grown Women Talk
• [39:50] Discussion of progesterone taken with estrogen and the Women’s Health Initiative

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

1. Is It Menopause or Perimenopause? Many women don’t realize that perimenopause can happen anywhere from four to ten years before menopause. Don’t think you aren’t in perimenopause just because you are still having periods. Women in their 30s need to begin to educate themselves about hormone therapy. 
2. Don’t Suffer in Silence: There is help for the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Various options are available to treat symptoms, and the critical thing to remember is that if one doesn’t work, try another one. Don’t suffer.
3. There is a Substantial Difference Between Oral Contraceptives and Menopausal Hormone Therapy: The amount of estrogen that is in a birth control pill is anywhere from two to three times more