Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz | The Complexities of Menopause, Hormones, and Ovarian Aging
Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz | The Complexities of Menopause, Hormones, and Ovarian Aging
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz gives us one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:
How does ovarian aging impact women's health, and what role do hormone testing and inflammatory states play during perimenopause?
What are the challenges in advancing research and care for women's health, and how do political, social, and economic factors shape the conversation?
How can integrative medicine and preventative health approaches empower women to navigate midlife transitions and advocate for their health?
What role do supplements, natural remedies, and breast cancer screenings play in promoting holistic care for women's health?
Who is Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz?
Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz is a physician, expert, speaker, and advocate for integrative women’s health. She is the founder ofThe Menopause Bootcamp, a live event offering an in-depth exploration of the menopausal transition, and the author of a book of the same name, released on October 11, 2022.
An OB/GYN and integrative health practitioner, Dr. Gilberg-Lenz provides thoughtful, candid, modern, and holistic insights into the physical and psychological challenges women face daily. She frequently appears as an expert in women’s health and integrative medicine on television, in print, and online, empowering and educating women and the broader public with compassionate, whole-person-focused information.
As a Diplomat of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a partner at Women’s Care of Beverly Hills, she has performed thousands of deliveries and continues to guide women through significant life phases, from adolescence to post-menopause. Dr. Gilberg-Lenz earned her medical degree in 1996 from the USC School of Medicine and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She obtained a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist degree from the California College of Ayurveda in 2010 and achieved board certification in integrative and holistic medicine in 2008.
Dr. Gilberg-Lenz is deeply committed to healing that extends beyond individuals to include families, communities, and the planet. She promotes this philosophy in all her work, from her medical practice to her Menopause Bootcamps, as well as her role as a medical and integrative health expert serving on various medical and scientific advisory boards.
What did Dr. Suzanne and Dr. Scott discuss?
00:00 Welcome to the Smarter Not Harder Podcast 01:15 Guest Introduction: Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz 02:42 Discussion on Ovarian Aging and Perimenopause 03:26 Midlife Prevention and Women's Health 04:56 Personal Experiences and Observations 05:36 Challenges in Women's Health Research 07:39 Ovarian Aging and Hormone Testing 14:35 Integrative Medicine and Practice Transition 17:23 Preventative Health and Patient Advocacy 29:54 Political and Social Dynamics of Women's Health 31:15 Economic Implications of Hormone Replacement Therapy 32:35 Challenges in Women's Health Research 35:13 Perimenopause and Inflammatory States 37:04 The Role of Hormones in Women's Health 47:10 Supplements and Natural Remedies 53:02 Breast Cancer Screening and Personal Experiences 56:20 Conclusion
