#382: Building Stronger Women from their 20s to their 70s: Hormones, Iron Testing, and Menopause Breakthroughs With Dr. Amy Killen

#382: Building Stronger Women from their 20s to their 70s: Hormones, Iron Testing, and Menopause Breakthroughs With Dr. Amy Killen

Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Amy Killen, a visionary in hormone optimization and regenerative medicine who is transforming the conversation around women's health and longevity. In this episode, Dr. Killen shares her personal journey—from witnessing her mother's struggle after a hip fracture, to becoming a steadfast advocate for correcting the myths and misinformation that still surround estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone optimization.

Episode Timestamps:

Ferritin, iron, and hormonal health basics ... 00:00:43

Dr. Amy Killen's evolving hormone focus ... 00:04:02

Women's Health Initiative and estrogen myths ... 00:06:31

Importance of hormone optimization vs. stem cells ... 00:10:25

Testosterone for women: symptoms, labs, delivery options ... 00:12:05

Side effects and nuances of testosterone therapy ... 00:14:01

SHBG, free testosterone, and lab variability ... 00:16:38

Libido, PT-141, and the biopsychosocial lens ... 00:21:46

Iron and ferritin: sweet spot and skin implications ... 00:29:16

Hot vs. HRT: definitions and individualization ... 00:34:23

Debunking estrogen and breast cancer myths ... 00:41:30

Aging expectations and finding the right doctor ... 00:43:18

Advice for women by decade—20s, 30s, 40s, etc. ... 00:47:20

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