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Hot Flashes, Happy Vaginas, and Hormone Heroes with Jessica Caceres

Hot Flashes, Happy Vaginas, and Hormone Heroes with Jessica Caceres

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 Episode Overview Join Kristen Parise as she sits down with Jessica Caceres, a nurse practitioner with 15 years of experience who's revolutionizing women's hormonal health care. From frustrating dismissals in traditional medicine to pioneering a holistic approach to hormone therapy, Jessica shares her journey and expert insights on navigating the often turbulent waters of perimenopause and menopause. What You'll Learn Why the infamous Women's Health Initiative study created decades of fear—and why much of it was unfoundedThe critical differences between synthetic and bioidentical hormonesHow to recognize when your body is entering the "zone of chaos" known as perimenopauseWhy joint pain might be your first clue that hormonal changes are happeningThe life-changing (and potentially life-saving) benefits of vaginal estrogenWhen to seek help for hormonal changes and what to expect Episode Highlights Jessica's Transformation from Traditional Medicine to Hormone Hero Jessica describes her awakening to the gaps in women's healthcare after years in family medicine, where she noticed women's hormonal concerns being consistently dismissed or treated with band-aid solutions like antidepressants. Her own frustration with her inability to truly help these patients led her to extensive training in functional medicine and hormone optimization, completely transforming her approach to patient care. The Women's Health Initiative: Setting the Record Straight Learn why this 20-year-old study created widespread fear around hormone replacement therapy despite major flaws in methodology. Jessica breaks down how the study used women who were too old, synthetic hormones instead of bioidentical ones, and oral medications instead of safer topical options—all leading to misleading conclusions that have impacted millions of women's health decisions. The Perimenopausal Roller Coaster: What to Expect When Everything's Unexpected Jessica vividly describes perimenopause as a "treacherous valley" of hormonal peaks and troughs, explaining why symptoms can vary so wildly and change so quickly. From heavy periods to joint pain, brain fog to sleep disturbances, she offers clear guidance on recognizing the signs and knowing when to seek help. Beyond Hot Flashes: The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause Discover the surprising connection between estrogen decline and joint pain, frozen shoulder, back pain, and other musculoskeletal issues. Jessica and Kristen discuss how these symptoms are often overlooked despite being some of the earliest and most common complaints among perimenopausal women. "Vaginal Estrogen Saves Lives": Breaking the Taboo In perhaps the most powerful segment of the conversation, Jessica passionately advocates for vaginal estrogen as a game-changing treatment that's safe for everyone—even breast cancer survivors. She shares moving stories of women in their 70s, 80s, and 90s whose lives were transformed by this simple intervention, and why breaking the stigma around discussing vaginal health is literally a matter of life and death. Episode Chapters 00:00-08:00: Introduction to Hormonal Health and Jessica's Journey – From family medicine to women's hormone specialist 08:01-19:18: The Shift in Women's Health Perspectives – How outdated studies created fear and confusion 19:19-25:27: Understanding Perimenopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy – The basics of bioidentical hormones 25:28-28:28: Addressing Heavy Periods and Hormonal Changes – More than just "take some iron" 28:29-31:55: Understanding Perimenopause Symptoms – From hot flashes to brain fog and beyond 31:56-35:03: The Chaos of Hormonal Changes – Navigating the unpredictable "zone of chaos" 35:04-37:24: Hormone Replacement Therapy: Lifelong Considerations – Is it forever? (Spoiler: it can be!) 37:25-40:56: The Importance of Vaginal Estrogen – A passionate case for this life-changing treatment 40:57-46:40: Breaking the Stigma Around Women's Health Conversations – Educating ourselves and future generations Connect with Jessica Website: Bonita Medical Aesthetics and Wellness Instagram: @youare.bonitaEmail: info@bonita.com Location: New facility in St. Jacob's Connect with The Hole Shebang Website: Blueberry Therapy Pelvic Health and Pediatrics Instagram: @blueberrytherapypelvichealthUpcoming Event: The Pleasure Principle Jessica's Theme Song for Her Career "Still Standing" by Elton John – perfectly capturing her journey through clinical practice and commercial renovation!
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