Show Notes
Menopause, with its period of incredible hormonal imbalance, can intensify thyroid issues and conventional medicine only offers limited help. Dr. Amie Hormanan, aka the Thyroid Fixer, is back to break down the complexities of hypothyroidism for you, giving you straight answers about what to do next while sharing her own personal thyroid journey.
Topics discussed:
How to get tested thoroughly
Thyroid medication
How do GLP1s work with the thyroid
Thyropause
Natural desiccated thyroid and T4 T3 medication
Autoimmune conditions + Epstein
Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Understanding Thyroid Health
07:09 The Importance of Comprehensive Testing
11:14 Recognizing Thyroid Symptoms
17:40 Navigating Thyroid Medications
21:44 The Interplay of Hormones and Thyroid Function
23:07 Understanding Thyroid Health and Diet
24:24 The Role of Viruses in Thyroid Issues
26:37 Hormonal Influences on Thyroid Function
29:25 The Impact of GLP Medications on Thyroid Health
32:07 The Need for Comprehensive Thyroid Education
37:02 Empowering Patients to Read Their Labs
39:15 Engaging with the Community and Future Plans
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