Paging Dr. TikTok. Just kidding, it's all evidence based medicine here folks!

Three Toronto women sit down to talk about HRT.
In this episode, Rebecca and Lana are joined by Dr. Jessica Shepherd, board certified OB/GYN, CEO of Sanctum Med + Wellness and founder of Modern Meno, a site for trusted menopause management . We debunk hormone replacement therapy myths with our midlife sisters in arms, confront our 'edginess' and question why Viagra is so vital.

Dr. Jessica Shepherd, is a nationally known board certified OB/GYN, and women’s health media expert. She was recently featured on the cover of D Magazine and voted as one of Dallas’ Best Doctors in 2023. She is the CEO of Sanctum Med + Wellness, a regenerative concierge center in Dallas, TX.

Dr. Shepherd is also seen regularly as an expert on news shows such as Good Morning America, The Today Show, and CNN and has also written various magazine articles for Vogue, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, and much more. She is seen on national stages including SXSW, the Women's March in NYC and SheMedia.

Her passion for women’s health has allowed her to be an advocate for menopausal health and health care disparities. As a health care expert, she strives to educate people on their bodies and how to address their physical, sexual, emotional health in addition to the incorporation of wellness.

Her vibrant personality has been highlighted in keynote addresses at events nationally and allowed her to work with celebrities including Sheryl Crow, Ciera, Brooke Burke, Erin Andrews, Dr. Jackie Walters, Kandy Burress and Laila Ali.She strives to educate people on their bodies and how to address their physical, sexual, emotional health in addition to the incorporation of wellness.

Her upcoming book, 'Generation M', will be published in October.

You can follow her here :

@jessicashepherdmd
Modern Meno
Sanctum Med + Wellness
Generation M

Key Points

2:55 WHI study on hormones in late 90s
6:30 Importance of unbiased, vetted information
7:07. Dr. TikTok
7:21 Generation M
10:32 When does peri-menopause start
11:39. You can receive HRT in both peri-menopause and menopause
13:07. HRT can help symptoms and be used for longevity
13:42 Testosterone is also part of the equation
15:35 Some women have contra-indications
16:57. Different modalities of treatment
19:12. Resolving symptoms are most important
20:16. Disparity in access
21:15. Invest in your health for the long term
23:37. Take 15 mins for yourself
26:01. Start small
26:37 100% of women will go through this
26:46. HRT can offer benefits for longevity
27:07. Nutrition is often neglected
27:31 Build muscle mass
28:22. The body is a whole unit
28:42. Protein!

This episode is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have from their personal healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

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