This episode introduces Christine, the Hormone Queen, who shares her expertise as a compounding pharmacist specializing in healthy aging, perimenopause, and menopause. Providing accurate information and empowering women to make informed decisions about their hormonal health is the goal of this podcast. Christine aims to dispel the misinformation surrounding hormonal changes and offers scientific-based advice backed by her own experiences. She encourages women to join the community at notyourmothershormone.com to connect with others and find support. The importance of replacing and balancing hormones to prevent negative long-term effects and maintain optimal health is emphasized. Perimenopause symptoms such as weight gain, fatigue, insomnia, depression, and anxiety are discussed alongside the role of hormones in addressing these issues. The connection between hormonal health and conditions like UTIs, vaginal dryness, painful sex, and uterine fibroids is explored. The podcast promises to address these topics and more, providing expert insights and answering listener questions to help women regain vitality and improve their quality of life.