You asked for this show, ladies, and you got it…
We’re all still a little confused about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), right? First it was great for us, then it was potentially dangerous, then it was back in favor—if dispensed the “right” way.
On this episode of the More Beautiful Podcast, Bay Area OB-GYN Dr. Carolyn Mannon is in the house, and she’s filling us in on everything we need to know about HRT—which, incidentally, is now being rebranded as Menopausal Hormone Therapy.
You will appreciate Dr. Mannon’s calm, reassuring voice and her comprehensive answers to all your questions, including:
- Who are the best candidates for HRT?
- When should you start and how long should you be treated?
- What symptoms does it address, and what forms is it available in?
- How does HRT even work in your body?
- What’s the difference between bioidentical hormones and synthetic varieties?
- Which women are most at risk for hormone-related depression and anxiety, and can HRT help with these issues?
- Why do doctors receive very little training in this area?
- Is there a light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to those annoying symptoms?
Whether you’re smack in the middle of this transition, haven’t yet approached it, or have come out the other side, there’s something in this episode for you.
Please note that this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to replace individualized medical advice.
Dr. Carolyn Mannon is an experienced gynecologist who has been practicing obstetrics and gynecology in Menlo Park, California, since 2003. Born and raised in San Francisco, she received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Davis, where she was introduced to the world of clinical research. She received her Master’s degree in physiology from Georgetown University, where she wrote her thesis, Hormone Replacement Therapy to Decrease Cardiovascular Disease in Postmenopausal Women. She attended medical school at The Chicago Medical School, before returning to San Francisco and completing her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. For more than a decade, Dr. Mannon has served on the adjunct faculty at Stanford University, and now enjoys practicing in a smaller environment where she can spend more time with her patients.
Dr. Mannon’s interest in gynecology is in transitions that occur throughout a woman’s health journey—from puberty through menopause. She enjoys counseling women about family planning and contraceptive choices, and has a special interest in gynecologic care for breast cancer patients, whose treatments greatly affect their health.
Outside of her practice, Dr. Mannon is a mother of three boys and loves spending time with her family. She enjoys traveling, listening to music and being outdoors.
This episode was edited by Ryan B. Jo.
