Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones

Hair loss rarely starts at the scalp. Most of the time, the signal started months earlier somewhere else in the body. One day your hair looks normal, and the next you notice more strands in the shower, thinning at the temples, or shedding all over your clothes and bathroom floor. Suddenly your hairbrush looks a little more dramatic than usual.
In this Hello Hormones episode, we break down the hidden hormone imbalance behind hair thinning, the 3-4 month stress delay most women don't realize can trigger shedding, and the iron deficiency hair loss many doctors miss.
We also look at how chronic stress hormones push hair follicles out of growth mode and into shedding mode. When the body thinks it's in survival mode, it redirects resources to the brain, heart, and muscles, and hair unfortunately doesn't make the priority list.
If your ponytail feels thinner or your hair just isn't growing the way it used to, this episode will help you connect the dots.
Head to drcarriejones.com/stages to grab What Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Because the confusion is honestly worse than the symptoms sometimes.
What's Discussed:
(00:00) The most common root causes behind sudden hair loss and thinning in women

(01:46) How androgens like testosterone and DHT trigger female pattern hair loss

(02:40) Why declining estrogen during perimenopause can accelerate hair thinning

(03:26) The insulin and metabolic link that can quietly drive androgen related hair loss

(04:47) How chronic stress hormones push hair follicles into the shedding phase

(05:58) Why thyroid dysfunction is a common but often under tested cause of hair loss

(07:01) The nutrient deficiencies most strongly linked to hair thinning including protein and iron

(11:29) How gut inflammation and poor nutrient absorption can disrupt hair growth cycles

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✍️ FREE GUIDES:
Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: https://drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

 
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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

You get diagnosed with gynecologic cancer and the focus turns to surgery and chemo, while no one mentions your hormones just fell off a cliff. Your ovaries are removed or radiated, you are thrown into instant menopause, and survivorship starts the day you hear the word cancer.
In this episode of Hello Hormones with Rachel Frankenthal, we unpack what no one explains at diagnosis: who can safely use hormone therapy, what induced menopause under 45 means for long term health, and why the HPV vaccine still matters in your 30s and 40s.
Rachel Frankenthal, PA-C, MPH, MSCP, is a board-certified Physician Associate and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner with a Master of Public Health. She specializes in gynecologic oncology and menopause care for cancer survivors and helped develop UCLA's Gynecologic Cancer Survivorship Program. 
Head to drcarriejones.com/hormones101 to grab your Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet free copy. Because understanding your hormones shouldn't require a medical degree — just 7 pages and maybe a cup of coffee.
Head to drcarriejones.com/myths to download the Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP. Because honestly? You deserve the truth, not the outdated garbage most women are still being told.
What's Discussed:
(07:21) Why cancer survivorship starts at diagnosis, not after treatment

(10:01) Long term health risks of induced menopause under 45

(12:14) Uterine cancer symptoms women often mistake for perimenopause

(16:18) Why spotting on hormone therapy is common in first 4 months

(20:01) Why pelvic ultrasounds do not catch ovarian cancer early

(22:05) HPV vaccine as primary prevention for cervical cancer

(35:14) Which gynecologic cancer survivors can safely use hormone therapy

✍️ FREE GUIDES:
Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: http://drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

 
LET'S CONNECT: 
Dr. Carrie Jones:
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Facebook: @drcarriejones
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Rachel Frankenthal, PA-C, MPH, MSCP:
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LinkedIn: @rachel-frankenthal
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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Estrogen doesn't just float around your body forever. If it doesn't exit on time, though, things can get messy. Heavy periods, PMS, bloating, bad sleep after one glass of wine, or feeling worse on a "hormone balancing" supplement can all trace back to how efficiently you're clearing it.
In this Hello Hormones episode, we break down how estrogen is cleared from the body, why constipation can clog up its exit ramp, and how jumping straight to DIM might backfire if your estrogen tank is already running low.
If you're noticing stubborn symptoms that seem to cycle every month, reacting differently to alcohol than you used to, or experimenting with supplements without clear lab guidance, this episode will help you understand what your liver and gut are doing behind the scenes so you can support your hormones with clarity instead of guesswork.
Head to drcarriejones.com/stages to grab What Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Because the confusion is honestly worse than the symptoms sometimes.
What's Discussed:
(00:00) Does estrogen live forever and how the body clears it

(00:32) Detox runs 24/7 and depends on nutrients, liver, kidneys, and bile

(02:43) Genetic variants like MTHFR and COMT and how to still support detox

(03:15) The quinone pathway and how "wrong exits" can stress DNA repair

(05:27) Estrogen dominance, progesterone balance, and the bathtub overflow analogy

(07:24) Alcohol, medications, plastics, and fragrance increasing liver load

(12:05) Constipation, daily bowel movements, and preventing estrogen recycling

(22:33) DIM vs cruciferous vegetables and why low estrogen changes the strategy

✍️ FREE GUIDES:
Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: http://drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

 
LETS CONNECT:
Dr. Carrie Jones:
Website: http://drcarriejones.com
Newsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
Instagram: @dr.carriejones
Facebook: @drcarriejones
TikTok: @drcarriejones
Youtube: @drcarriejones
Pinterest: @drcarriejones
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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

If you've ever been told estrogen causes breast cancer, or that it's "too late" to start hormones, you've likely been walking around with fear instead of facts.
In this Hello Hormones episode, I'm joined by Dr. Lindsey Berkson to get into oxytocin as a whole-body hormone, why environmental toxins block your hormone receptors, and what the latest data actually says about estrogen and breast cancer risk. 
Dr. Lindsey Berkson, MA, DC, CNS, DACBN, is an integrative nutritional, gastrointestinal, and endocrine specialist. She holds a BA in psychoneurobiology, a master's degree in nutrition, and is a Diplomate of the American College of Nutrition. She was a distinguished scholar at Tulane University's Center for Bioenvironmental Research and has authored 22 books, including Hormone Deception and Oxytocin Medicine.
Head to drcarriejones.com/hormones101 to grab your Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet free copy. Because understanding your hormones shouldn't require a medical degree — just 7 pages and maybe a cup of coffee.
Head to drcarriejones.com/myths to download the Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP. Because honestly? You deserve the truth, not the outdated garbage most women are still being told.
What's Discussed:
(04:50) Oxytocin beyond birth and bonding and its role in protecting the newborn gut

(06:14) Environmental toxins disrupting estrogen, progesterone, and oxytocin signaling

(07:26) Erectile dysfunction, constipation, and unexpected clinical applications of oxytocin

(11:22) Oxytocin receptors in pancreatic islet cells and blood sugar regulation

(15:59) Oxytocin as an appetite adaptogen in anorexia and obesity

(19:08) Oxytocin combined with ketamine for severe depression

(41:12) Estrogen use after ER positive breast cancer and what long term data shows

(46:57) NIH Medicare data on estrogen, longevity, and disease risk

 
✍️ FREE GUIDES:
Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: http://drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 




LETS CONNECT: 
Dr. Carrie Jones:
Website: http://drcarriejones.com
Newsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
Instagram: @dr.carriejones
Facebook: @drcarriejones
TikTok: @drcarriejones
Youtube: @drcarriejones
Pinterest: @drcarriejones
 
Dr. Lindsey Berkson, MA, DC, CNS, DACBN: 
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Instagram: @dlberkson
Facebook: @Dr.LindseyBerkson
X: @berksonhealth
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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

If perimenopause feels endless and confusing, you are not imagining it. One of the biggest misconceptions is that menopause itself lasts for years, when in reality the long, messy part happens before and after it.
In the latest Hello Hormones, we get into early versus late perimenopause, why symptoms shift as hormones change, how periods actually factor into diagnosis, and what labs like FSH can tell you when bleeding is not a reliable clue.
If you are having symptoms but your cycles still seem regular, or you are skipping periods and wondering how close you really are, this episode will help it click. Tune in for clarity and a lot fewer question marks.
Head to drcarriejones.com/stages to grab What Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Because the confusion is honestly worse than the symptoms sometimes.
What's Discussed:
(01:29) The six to ten year perimenopause window before menopause

(01:45) Menopause defined as one day after twelve months without periods

(02:27) Early perimenopause symptoms driven by declining progesterone

(03:49) Late perimenopause marked by skipped cycles and estrogen decline

(04:19) Skipping three periods predicts menopause within four years

(07:15) Using FSH levels when periods are unreliable or absent

✍️ FREE GUIDES:
Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: http://drcarriejones.com/myths

Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 

The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist

The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom 

Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause 

 
LETS CONNECT: 
Dr. Carrie Jones:
Website: http://drcarriejones.com
Newsletter: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter
Instagram: @dr.carriejones
Facebook: @drcarriejones
TikTok: @drcarriejones
Youtube: @drcarriejones
Pinterest: https://br.pinterest.com/drcarriejones
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Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.