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The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health

The Hormone Solution is a top-ranked women’s health podcast focused on perimenopause, menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), weight gain, metabolism, thyroid health, and midlife transformation. Hosted by Certified Hormone Specialist Karen Martel, this show helps women in their 40s and 50s understand what’s really happening with their hormones — and what to do about it. If you’re struggling with perimenopause symptoms, menopause weight gain, estrogen dominance, low progesterone, testosterone decline, brain fog, poor sleep, thyroid dysfunction, or metabolic slowdown, this podcast breaks it down in a clear, practical, no-nonsense way. Each episode features:• Evidence-based hormone education• Expert interviews• Real-world HRT guidance• Midlife weight loss strategies• Thyroid and metabolic health insights With over 2.5 million downloads and ranked in the Top 30 on iTunes, The Hormone Solution is trusted by women worldwide who want real answers about bioidentical hormones, menopause treatment options, and midlife health.New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday.Take the free hormone quiz at karenmartel.com
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Quick Hits: Frustration to Fulfillment: Overcoming Female Sexual Dysfunction with HRT with Deb Mathews

Jul 22, 2025

In today's Quick Hits blast from the past:

Dr. Deb Matthews also known as, The Happy Hormones Doctor, is a best-selling author, international speaker, educator, wife and mom of four boys. After suffering for years from fatigue and irritability due to hormone imbalances, her quest to resolve her personal health led her to change everything about her practice of medicine. She has been featured on national podcasts, radio, and broadcast shows, including NBC, ABC, CBS, and FOX.Dr. Matthews and Karen take a deep dive into women's sexual dysfunction.

Listen to the full episode here.

Listen on iTunes here.

In this episode

  • Why is this an important topic to talk about?
  • What are the most common symptoms of sexual dysfunction?
  • The impact on relationships.
  • Causes of sexual dysfunction in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond.
  • The role of hormones in sexual function.
  • Stress and sex.
  • How do women describe sex when this happens?
  • Best way to apply HRT for sexual function.
  • Can women of any age in menopause start HRT?
  • Is it safe?
  • Does HRT cause breast cancer?
  • What is the new stance from the menopause society say about how long women can safely use HRT?
  • What else can affect sexual health besides our sex hormones?
  • What else besides HRT can women do to help with their sexual dysfunction?
  • and more!

 

Visit Dr. Deb Matthews' website.

 

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Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert

 

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