170 How Cannabis And HRT May Help With Menopause

Hello, Hot Flash: Conversations about menopause, women’s health and mindset for midlife women.

Show Notes

Today’s episode explores an unconventional approach to menopause management: the potential of cannabis. If you’re navigating menopause and searching for relief, have you considered cannabis?

Join Dr. Lauren Streicher, a leading expert in women’s health, as she uncovers the latest insights on this intriguing topic. Dr. Streicher breaks down the endocannabinoid system, clarifies the differences between THC and CBD, and explains how these elements could impact your menopause symptoms. She also discusses the benefits, health risks, and the crucial “start low and go slow” strategy.

For those feeling curious, hesitant, or seeking clarity, this episode serves as an essential guide to understanding the role of cannabis in menopause management.

Timestamps:

(00:01:27) Cannabis for Menopause

(00:03:51) THC vs. CBD Differences

(00:06:27) Women Share Cannabis Experiences

(00:09:16) Cannabis vs. Hormone Therapy

(00:12:03) Cardiovascular Concerns Discussed

(00:18:20) Postmenopausal Cannabis Metabolism

(00:21:19) Dosage and Drug Interactions

(00:33:01) FDA and Cannabis Research

About The Guest

Lauren Streicher, MD is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health, the leading virtual clinic for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. In addition to her role with Midi, Dr. Streicher is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and founded the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause. She is a Certified Menopause Practitioner of The Menopause Society, serves on the Editorial Board of the journal Menopause and is a Senior Research Fellow for the Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. In addition to her role as Midi’s Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach, Dr. Streicher educates women through her podcast, “Dr. Streicher’s Inside Information,” is the author of 5 bestselling books on women’s health and is a columnist for Prevention Magazine and The Ethel by AARP. In addition to her consumer books and articles, Dr. Streicher has authored multiple scientific publications, serves on many advisory boards and has been the recipient of many awards including the North American Menopause Society Media Award.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-streicher-md-1b314b13/
• https://twitter.com/drstreicher
• https://www.facebook.com/DrStreicher/
• https://www.instagram.com/drstreich/
• https://www.youtube.com/c/DrStreicherTV

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