In this powerful episode, I interview Dr. Laua Williams, a practicing OB/GYN with extensive training in functional, restorative, and integrative medicine. We dive deep into how our medical system often misses the mark when it comes to hormone testing, fatigue, and perimenopausal symptoms.

Dr. Williams explains how lifestyle, cortisol levels, iron levels, sleep quality, and stress responses are often overlooked and why progesterone, not estrogen, is often the missing piece.

If you've ever been told you're fine but feel anything but, this episode is for you.

For more information on Dr. Williams:

https://www.oregonclinic.com/our-team/lara-williams/#

Timeline:

00:30 Introduction to Dr. Lara Williams

01:07 The Journey to Integrative Medicine

01:48 Challenges in Traditional Western Training

02:16 Exploring Alternative Medicine

02:49 Combining Functional and Restorative Medicine

03:17 The Importance of a Holistic Approach

03:35 Addressing Training Gaps in Gynecology

05:02 Hormone Testing and Replacement

05:25 Case Study: Treating a 44-Year-Old Patient

05:59 The Role of Lifestyle in Hormonal Health

09:43 Understanding Cortisol and Stress

12:12 The Impact of Sleep and Lifestyle Choices

17:24 Iron Deficiency and Brain Fog

18:59 Addressing Urinary Symptoms and Urea Plasm

18:57 Patient Case Study: Urea Plasm

20:16 Functional and Integrative Medicine

21:28 Hormonal Imbalances and Treatments

28:42 Menopause: Symptoms and Testing

32:30 Testosterone Therapy Considerations

36:17 Empowering Women in Health