119: Estriol Face Creams: Scams and False Claims

Confession 119: "I think it's scammy. I think it's dangerous. And I'm saddened that many women are being lied to about these products."

Have you seen those ads on social media for menopause or perimenopause supplements and creams that claim that they will fix all your woes? None of these products have a shred of proof behind their dramatic claims, and many of them are backed by huge celebrities promoting them like they're a godsend for women.

The sad thing to me is that, ultimately, they're spreading misinformation.

Today, I'm talking all about these scammy topical face creams, from those promoting the fact that they have estrogen in them to wild yam creams and those that are over the counter while exposing women to prescription-strength progesterone.

As a consumer, be cautious, seek medical advice, and opt for evidence-based skincare and nutritional products. As always, if you feel like you're being gaslit by the medical community, keep searching because there are doctors like me out there who want to help you feel better. Enjoy the episode!

Highlights

• Deceptive marketing tactics used by companies promoting menopausal and perimenopausal supplements
• Potential dangers associated with the use of these products
• What you need to know about estriol
• The confusing meaning behind the term "research-backed"
• Why wild yam creams are one of the biggest scams in women's health
• What research tells us about the effectiveness of topical progesterone creams
• The hidden dangers of using over-the-counter progesterone creams marketed as moisturizers
• Calling out the predatory tactics used by these companies
• What you can safely do to feel better and look better

Episode Resources:

Dr. Shawn Tassone's Practice | https://www.drshawntassone.com

Dr. Shawn Tassone's Book | The Hormone Balance Bible

Dr. Shawn Tassone's Integrative Hormonal Mapping System | Hormone Archetype Quiz

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