Are you considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? Watch this first!Dr. Jennifer Cardinal shares her journey from being a chiropractor to embracing functional medicine, focusing on women's hormonal health, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding root causes of hormonal imbalances, the role of bioidentical hormone therapy, and the significance of hormone testing. Dr. Cardinal emphasizes the need for empathy in healthcare and the empowerment of women to take control of their health decisions.Connect with Dr. Jen:website: www.hopehealthwellness.com Facebook @ Dr. Jennifer Cardinal Blog: hopehealthwellnesscom.wordpress.comChapters00:00 Introduction to Dr. Jennifer Cardinal01:59 Journey to Functional Medicine03:46 Overcoming Chronic Migraines06:58 Focus on Women's Health09:42 Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy12:09 The Hormone Revolution14:10 Root Causes of Hormonal Imbalance18:34 The Importance of Hormone Testing22:04 Understanding Hormone Testing and Metabolism24:30 Navigating Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)27:08 Preferred Forms of Bioidentical Hormones30:32 Addressing Concerns About Hormone Therapy33:24 The Importance of Patient-Provider Communication37:21 Challenges in Conventional MedicineKeywordsfunctional medicine, hormone therapy, women's health, menopause, migraines, bioidentical hormones, health coaching, hormone testing, adrenal fatigue, gut health