Could hormones be the key to longevity?

Meet Dr. Louise Newson, a physician, women’s hormone specialist and member of the UK Government’s Menopause Taskforce. She is also an award-winning doctor, educator, thought leader and author, committed to increasing awareness and knowledge of perimenopause and menopause.

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(00:00) Intro

(01:20) Highlights from the UK tour

(03:40) What does a healthy hormone cycle look like?

(06:50) Why is estrogen so central to women’s health?

(09:00) Autoimmune conditions and inflammation

(10:00) Endometriosis and hormone treatment

(11:00) Quick summary of estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone

(12:30) What happens during perimenopause and menopause?

(15:30) What is HRT?

(17:00) Hormone therapy as a longevity tool

(19:10) How does getting started with HRT work?

(20:20) The controversy around the Women's Health Initiative Study in 2022

(23:20) Is hormone therapy unnatural?

(27:10) If you could commission any study…

(28:20) What is inflammation, and why does it matter?

(31:40) Social media, hormone myths, and misinformation

(33:20) How should we redesign our approach to menopause?

(34:50) Lessons about life, nature and the universe

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