Navigating Menopause and Hormonal Health with Dr. Shilpa Sayana

In this episode of the podcast, the host chats with Dr. Shilpa Sayana, who's a triple board-certified MD. She's got a wealth of experience in internal medicine, obesity, and functional medicine. Based in Los Angeles, Dr. Sayjana has spent over ten years helping women navigate the challenges of perimenopause and menopause, focusing on optimizing hormones, energy, and weight. They dive into why it's crucial to really understand a patient's health history, including any implants they might have, and how things like chronic inflammation and genetics can play a big role in overall health.

Today, The conversation touches on detoxification, the environmental hurdles we face, and why hydration, nutrition, and fiber are so important for staying healthy. Dr. Sayana is all about a holistic, personalized approach to women's health, and she shares some great insights on that front. Tune in!

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Show Highlights:

Chronic Inflammation and Hormonal Balance (00:05:23)
Chronic inflammation and its role in hormonal balance, especially for those with implants
Bacterial Contamination in Implants (00:06:35)
Prevalence of bacterial contamination in explanted specimens and its health implications
Challenges in Patient Diagnosis (00:08:22)
Difficulties providers face in diagnosing issues related to implants and chronic inflammation
Holistic Hormonal Support (00:10:57)
Supporting hormonal balance through natural methods and bioidentical hormones
Mold Exposure and Hormones (00:16:17)
Impact of mold exposure on hormone levels and overall health, particularly in urban environments
Detoxification Strategies (00:22:11)
Improving detoxification through gut health, sweating, and hydration
Protein Intake Challenges (00:24:26)
The need for adequate protein, especially for vegan and vegetarian patients post-surgery

Bio: Dr. Sayana

Dr. Sayana is a triple board-certified MD in Internal, Obesity, and Functional medicine. She has been in private practice for over a decade serving the greater Los Angeles community. She is an expert in treating women dealing with perimenopause and menopause, optimizing their hormones, energy, and weight, especially if they have been told that their labs are normal. She helps them reclaim their balance and feel like themselves again, by using the Sayana Medical Road Map. She has been recognized by her peers by being nominated for the Most Humanistic Intern/Resident award in all three years of her medical residency and by her patients by receiving the Best Doctors Women's Choice Award in 2023.

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