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How to Balance Your Hormones: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Menopause

2024-05-09 People & Blogs
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Order your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 https://melrob.co/let-them-theory 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — Today, a top menopause doctor is here to give you the science and facts on menopause and hormone replacement therapy that your doctor isn’t telling you. This episode is a must listen because you’ll learn EXACTLY what to do to feel like yourself again. Dr. Jen Gunter, MD, is known as the internet’s best Ob/Gyn. She is a double-board certified, fellowship-trained medical doctor and a fierce advocate for women’s health. She says you deserve science-backed solutions, not fairytales, and she is here to bust through all menopause myths and clear through the misinformation. You’ll learn: -The best intervention for menopause symptoms to help you lose weight, sleep better, and stop suffering now. -Should you or a loved one be on hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? -Which form of HRT is best? -Are “bioidentical hormones” better? After today, you will know how to hack your hormones and get your mojo back. Bookmark this episode and share it with every single woman in your life, because it’s time to change the paradigm: you do not have to live with symptoms that can be resolved, and you do not have to suffer. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-171 Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelrobbinspodcast I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode. In this episode: 00:00 intro 00:3:47: If you struggle with menopause, you need to hear this. 00:7:04: How long does menopause actually last? 00:8:08: What “normal” menopause changes look like in the body. 00:9:14: There is a positive at the end of menopause – here’s what it is. 00:11:32: 3 non-hormonal interventions that will help with menopause symptoms.. 00:13:41: What is hormone replacement therapy and what are the different types? 00:14:47: Is plant-based hormone replacement therapy even a thing? 00:16:12: What you should ask your doctor about your hormones for the next appointment. 00:18:34: Don’t make this ONE menopause mistake. 00:20:22: What you need to know about “compounded” hormones. 00:26:02: How do you even know what is FDA approved and safe to use? 00:28:48: The only 2 hormones you need to know about for longevity & vitality. 00:30:03: Do you want to see Mel’s hormone replacement therapy patch? 00:32:07: What the heck are “pellets” and are they safe to use? 00:38:29: Does HRT increase the risk of breast cancer? 00:42:25: How to know if HRT is a safe option for you? 00:46:12: If you are struggling with menopause, you need to hear this. 00:48:02: What the real reason for brain fog during menopause is. 00:50:30 Don’t use menopause to excuse mediocre men! — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com​ — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins​?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah #menopause #womenshealth #melrobbins

Top Comments (10)

@DMarietheJDnurse 2024-05-09

I got those pellets, and my testosterone went from being undetectable to over 300 in just 3 months. She's correct in the fact that you can't really measure how much your body is absorbing with these pellets.

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@lm5905-o4q 2026-05-13

I was beginning to have menopause symptoms and a functional doctor suggested a gluten free and Paleo diet. I ate zero sugar and I ate protein and vegetables. Stopped the menopause symptoms, lost weight, my mood was great and I slept very well. Handled stress very well. No more symptoms.

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@lbriggs1341 2024-05-09

Yep I’m in my 50’s and have no other symptoms except damn brain fog!!! 😨. Just yesterday I had a large tape measure in my hand ready to measure something outside and just needed my phone in case someone called. Spent ages looking for my phone but no luck, ended up telling my daughter to ring it… sure enough it was in the same hand as my tape measure all that time.., Doh!!! 🤣

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@KaytMarra 2025-07-24

Thank you for bringing this information to the forefront. I went through a torturous what is menopause 18 years ago. It's not over. I'd love to see a show just dedicated to those of us who missed out on this great information earlier in our menopause.

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@tenmilecreekgoldendoodles3393 2025-01-22

My daughter is a First year resident OBGYN and has been so helpful in my journey. Ive started and stopped hormones and am a bad patient!! Thank you for this. I've sent it on to her too!!

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@GodEmployed 2025-03-13

Mel between ADHD, menopause, PTSD and fibromyalgia has my entire life paralyzed…! HELP PLEASE

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@dogwhisperer1 2024-05-12

I heard the urine in Premarin is collected inhumanely. The horses suffer.

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@joannemartinez8664 2024-05-09

Thank you for having this conversation

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@jessicadadashov7366 2025-09-27

I am really thankful to the late Suzanne Sommers. She was someone I saw talking about HRT when I was a young woman. She gave me the confidence to say, a long time ago, that I wouldn’t (and didn’t need to,) suffer the way my mom did through her menopause.

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@staceyhudgens5068 2024-05-12

I’ve been using compounded hormones for 20 years. They are terrific. The FDA approved estrogens didn’t work.

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