Menopause, Libido, and Hormonal Imbalance with Dr. Jolene Brighten

Why is the topic of women’s health so taboo? What is the relationship between menopause and libido? In this episode Dr. Jolene Brighten, clinical sexologist and award-winning endocrinologist, gives medically accurate answers to the questions you've been meaning to ask. In this episode we cover the following questions: 0:05:41 – Why is Women's Health Taboo? 0:07:19 – Why Don't Practitioners Understand Hormones? 0:10:21 – What Are the Impacts of Lack of Sex Ed? 0:22:28 – Is Weight Gain and Excess Hair Growth Normal? 0:30:32 – What Are the Effects of Hormonal Imbalance? 0:30:26 – What Are Common Hormone Imbalances? 0:34:49 – What foods support a healthy thyroid? 0:38:09 – Can thyroid hormone supplements lower libido? 0:44:40 – Is a lowered libido normal in a relationship? 0:55:38 – What is the relationship between menopause and libido? 1:06:43 – How do I know if hormone therapy is right for me? 1:16:09 – What is the relationship between gut and vaginal health? 1:20:11 – What is the best vaginal hygiene routine? 1:23:07 – What products create hormonal imbalances? 1:28:50 – What are the primary protocols of your 28-day program? Learn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial This podcast is supported by: Timeline Nutrition Timeline Nutrition is pioneering a new approach to longevity, one that stands on a decade of scientific discovery to unlock the power within your cells. Your body is an energy generating machine, Timeline makes it more powerful. Use code commune to get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/commune. Apollo Neuro The Apollo™ wearable uses scientifically-backed touch therapy to rebalance your nervous system and support your circadian rhythm. Sleep better, feel calmer, find focus, and get energized with this groundbreaking new wearable. SPECIAL OFFER FOR FRIENDS OF COMMUNE: Try the Apollo wearable today and get $40 off your purchase at apolloneuro.com/commune. BetterHelp BetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy. Thrive Market Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune