Decoding Your Hormone Support Questions with Siobhan O’Connor
We’re tackling your questions about midlife hormone support. We’ll debunk common myths, unpack the research, and break down the basics of hormone support. We’ll also discuss some of the systemic benefits that may come with taking hormones, as well as important considerations for people with a history of health conditions, like cancer or stroke. Joining Dr. Elizabeth Poynor for this discussion is Atria Health Institute’s Chief Content Officer Siobhan O’Connor.
Links to resources mentioned in this episode:
(00:25:29) – Decoding Happiness in Midlife with Dr. Laurie Santos
(00:27:27) – Decoding Brain Fog with Dr. Caroline Gurvich
(00:48:00) – Decoding Partnership in Midlife with Dr. Richard Shapiro
Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Risk of Endometrial Cancer
Allopregnanolone and Reproductive Psychiatry: An Overview
The role of lifestyle medicine in menopausal health: a review of non-pharmacologic interventions
Skeletal muscle as an endocrine organ: PGC-1α, myokines and exercise
ADHD and Sex Hormones in Females: A Systematic Review
Recurrent Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Women: AUA/CUA/SUFU Guideline (2025)
Note: In this show, we use “women” as shorthand for people with XX chromosomes. We understand sex and gender are more complex, and acknowledge the experiences we describe reach beyond that word.
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Meet the Host
Dr. Elizabeth Poynor
Chair of Women’s Health & Gynecology at the Atria Health and Research Institute.
Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, host of Decoding Women’s Health, is a gynecologic oncologist, an advanced pelvic surgeon, and an expert in midlife women’s health. To investigate all manner of women’s health issues, she blends her background in complex surgical and medical issues with a holistic approach that incorporates leading-edge science and integrative medicine.