Menopause is a natural life stage, but that doesn’t mean its symptoms should be ignored. We routinely treat other natural health conditions when they affect quality of life and long-term health. The same logic should apply to the symptoms and health risks associated with estrogen deficiency. #MenopauseAwareness #HormoneHealth #WomensHealth #HealthyAging…
The conversation around HRT often focuses on breast cancer risk, but for most women the increase is small. Many everyday factors, including alcohol use, obesity, and physical inactivity, carry comparable or greater risks. Making informed decisions starts with understanding the full picture, not just one part of it. #HRT #MenopauseCare…
Too often, women are told that exhaustion, brain fog, mood changes, poor sleep, and weight gain are simply part of getting older. But many of these symptoms can be linked to significant hormonal changes happening beneath the surface. The problem isn't that women aren't trying hard enough. It's that many…
Many women are told estrogen is only important for fertility, but its influence extends throughout the body. It plays a key role in brain function, memory, mood, metabolism, and energy regulation. When estrogen levels decline, changes in focus, body composition, and mental clarity aren't simply a matter of aging. They…
Everyone is talking about perimenopause. But what about the millions of women who went through menopause years ago, before hormone therapy was widely understood, before the conversation changed, and before anyone told them they didn't have to simply suffer through it? In this solo episode, Dr. Shauna Watts speaks directly…
For many women, iron deficiency is driven by heavy periods, pregnancy, or ongoing blood loss. Sometimes the cause is less obvious, including poor iron absorption or underlying gut issues. Treating low iron is important, but finding the reason behind it matters just as much. #IronDeficiency #WomensHealth #Ferritin #HealthEducation #MidlifeHealth Follow…
Iron deficiency isn't always black and white. While ferritin below 30 is generally considered deficient, many women start experiencing fatigue, brain fog, and low energy well before reaching that point. Treatment depends on symptoms, ferritin levels, and what works best for the individual. Some women do well with oral supplements,…
Unlike oral supplements, iron infusions deliver iron directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system. This can reduce common side effects like constipation and stomach upset while replenishing iron stores more efficiently. For many women, a single infusion can provide long-lasting results, making it a practical option when iron deficiency…
Iron deficiency is incredibly common, yet many women go years without being tested or are told their results are normal when their iron stores are actually low. The problem is that reference ranges don't always reflect optimal health. As a result, fatigue, brain fog, and low energy are often overlooked…
Ferritin measures your body's iron reserves, making it one of the most important markers for detecting iron deficiency. While blood iron levels can fluctuate and appear normal, ferritin reveals what's actually left in the tank. That's why many people feel the symptoms of low iron long before their iron level…
Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, yet countless women are still being told their iron levels are "normal" while struggling with fatigue, hair loss, brain fog, poor sleep and low energy. In this episode of All About You, Dr. Shauna Watts sits down with GP…
Many women are told to worry about risks like dementia, stroke, and heart disease when considering hormone therapy. But as research continues to evolve, so does the conversation. Understanding the differences between treatment options and having informed discussions with qualified healthcare providers can make all the difference. #HRT #Menopause #WomensHealth…
So many women spend years dismissing symptoms because they assume everyone else is feeling the same way. The truth is, many are struggling in silence. The first step is knowing your symptoms matter, asking questions, and advocating for the care you deserve. #WomensHealth #MenopauseAwareness #HealthEducation #SelfAdvocacy #HormoneHealth Follow Dr Shauna…
Just because something is a normal part of life doesn’t mean suffering through it should be. We treat pain, complications, and discomfort in every stage of life, yet women are often told to simply endure symptoms because they're "natural." Whether it's puberty, pregnancy, or menopause, the goal of healthcare should…
Many postmenopausal symptoms aren’t temporary. Conditions like genitourinary syndrome of menopause can gradually worsen over time when left untreated. The challenge is that women are often told to wait it out, when early intervention may be more effective. Hormones help maintain healthy tissues, which is why timing can play an…
One of the most persistent misconceptions is that hormones automatically cause cancer. Yet we readily accept known cancer risks from things like alcohol and smoking as personal choices, while conversations around hormone therapy are often driven by fear rather than nuance. Women deserve accurate information, balanced discussions of risk, and…
For some breast cancer survivors, low-dose vaginal estrogen may still be an option. Many studies and medical organizations consider it safe for appropriate patients, especially when symptoms are severe. The key is having an informed discussion with your doctor about your individual situation. #BreastCancerAwareness #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth #MenopauseCare #VaginalHealth ------- Follow…
Learn more about the Rediscover You Program here: https://youbydrshaunawatts.com.au/16-week-rediscover-you-menopause-program/16-week-rediscover-you-program/ For years, women were told menopause was simply something to “push through.” Hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety, painful sex, brain fog, loss of motivation, all dismissed as normal aging. But what if much of that messaging was wrong? In this powerful conversation,…
Many women assume that a family history of breast cancer automatically rules out hormone therapy, but the research is more complex than that. Studies in BRCA-positive women and findings from large hormone therapy trials have challenged long-held assumptions about estrogen and breast cancer risk. The key is individualized care, informed…
Large clinical trials are important, but no single study should be treated as the final word forever. Medicine evolves as new data, longer follow-up, and broader population studies become available. Today, researchers can analyse real-world outcomes across huge groups of patients over time, allowing medical understanding to keep improving instead…
Research following young breast cancer survivors who paused tamoxifen treatment to pursue pregnancy found no early increase in cancer recurrence rates during follow-up. This has added to growing discussions about how hormones, fertility, and breast cancer risk are more nuanced than many women were originally told. The conversation is evolving,…
Hormone treatment for men is often normalized and widely accepted, even with ongoing discussions around prostate cancer risk. Meanwhile, women seeking support for menopause symptoms still face far more fear, hesitation, and stigma around hormone therapy. The contrast highlights how differently men’s and women’s health concerns are often approached, despite…
For years, hormone therapy was framed around fear, with alarming headlines dominating public conversation long after the research became more nuanced. Negative messaging spread quickly, while updated evidence and balanced discussions received far less attention. The result was generations of women left confused, fearful, and often without access to informed…
Vaginal estrogen is often described as “safer” because only minimal amounts enter the bloodstream. But this misses the bigger clinical picture. Systemic estrogen therapy, when appropriately prescribed, has not been shown to increase breast cancer risk in the same way many people assume. Focusing on tiny levels of absorption can…
