Hormone Therapy Unpacked: Navigating the Risks and Benefits
Dr Smeaton & Dr Tara Scott Season 4, Episode 16 on the DUTCH Podcast 1 October 2024 In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr Smeaton interviews Dr Tara Scott, a hormone expert, to discuss hormone therapy (HRT) in the context of breast cancer awareness month. They delve into the definitions of HRT and its […]
Libido & Sexual Health: Navigating Hormonal Shifts Through Menopause
Dr Corina Dunlap Season 4, Episode 12 on the DUTCH Podcast 1 October 2024 In this episode, Dr Corina Dunlap discusses the importance of addressing libido and sexual health in women before, during, and after menopause. She emphasizes the need for open and comfortable conversations about these topics and highlights the common challenges women face […]
Navigating Low Estrogen: A Lifelong Journey for Women
Dr Allison Smith and Dr Smeaton Season 4, Episode 13 on the DUTCH Podcast 8 October 2024 In this episode of The DUTCH Podcast, Dr Allison Smith and Dr Smeaton explore the topic of low estrogen in cycling females and the hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause. Dr Smith and Dr Smeaton also […]
Managing Menopause: Symptoms, Individualized Treatment & HRT
Dr Tori Hudson Season 4, Episode 11 on the DUTCH Podcast 24 September 2024 In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr Tori Hudson and Dr Smeaton discuss menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its resurgence in recent years. Dr Hudson explains that HRT may be recommended for women experiencing significant quality of life symptoms […]
Why Menopause Affects Some Women More Than Others: Natural Approaches to Finding Balance
Written by Dr Anju SodhiSeptember, 2024 Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman’s life—often accompanied by a series of physical and emotional changes. But why does menopause affect some women more than others? Let’s explore this topic, understand the variations in experiences, and look at some natural approaches that can help ease this journey. […]
Menopause Publication: A Letter to the Editor and DUTCH’s Response
Mark Newman Season 4, Episode 2 on the DUTCH Podcast 21 May 2024 Listen in to this episode of the DUTCH Podcast as Mark Newman, MS, discusses Dr Pam Smith’s Letter to the Editor in response to our Menopause publication, a peer-reviewed study on the comparison between FDA-approved estrogen patches and gels to compounded estrogen creams. […]
Peer-Reviewed Estrogen Therapy Research in Menopause
Jaclyn Smeaton, ND November, 2023 Login to view this content. [McMinnville, OR] – Precision Analytical, creators of the DUTCH Test and a leading specialty hormone testing lab, announces the publication of their latest study this month in the journal of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS), Menopause. Original Study: Comparative estrogen exposure from compounded transdermal […]
Bonus Episode: Diving into Menopausal HRT
Anna Cabeca Bonus Episode on DUTCH Podcast 31 October 2023 In this bonus episode of the DUTCH podcast, Dr Jaclyn Smeaton continues her talk with Dr Anna Cabeca to tackle the often-overlooked subject of hormone replenishment during menopause. Their conversation centres around comprehensive testing and the management of postmenopausal patients, with a particular focus on optimising […]
Making the most of Menopause
Anna Cabeca Season 3 EP08 on DUTCH Podcast 31 October 2023 “Menopause is mandatory, but suffering is optional.” In this thought-provoking episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr Anna Cabeca, DO, provides an uplifting perspective on the transformative journey of menopause. Along with our host, Dr Jaclyn Smeaton, they explore the many hormones involved in menopausal […]
What to Expect – The Menopause Years
Rebecca Clemson September, 2023 When many women think about menopause, they think of suffering in silence for years with symptoms like hot flashes that culminate with the end of their menstrual cycle. What many women do not know is that this is a critical period for their health and an important time to lay a […]
An Ayurvedic perspective on Menopause
Menopause is the golden age for women. It is the time when the body has yet another transformation into a powerful state. It is a natural process that occurs in women around the age of 50, though it may occur as early as 40 years or as late as 60 years old. Many women ease […]