Dr. Greg Brannon utilizes hormone replacement therapy to help females in perimenopause and menopause experience a smoother transition. We discussed what hormone replacement therapy is, how long therapy is used, hormone testing, and the comparison between cortisol and sex hormones. We heavily focused on testosterone too, which is the hormone responsible for countless roles in the male and female body.  WHAT WE DISCUSSED: [6:10]- Dr. Brannon’s story and what led him to hormone replacement therapy.  [10:39]- Comparing synthetic and bioidentical hormone derivatives.  [15:30]- How have optimal levels of testosterone shifted to adopt the “normal” but unhealthy levels of testosterone seen in males and females nowadays?  [21:27]- What are the best tests for hormone health?  [24:32]- What is impairing the body's ability to synthesize and secrete testosterone in healthy amounts?  [33:00]- How does Dr. Brannon use bioidentical pellets in his practice, Optimal Bio?  [40:45]- Can a female who has had reproductive cancer use hormone replacement therapy?  [44:28]- What is the common standard of care for hormone imbalances?  [48:18]- Is it cortisol or sex hormones that are contributing to high morning blood sugar?  [57:02]- How long does one use hormone replacement therapy for? [57:31]- Where does Dr. Brannon practice?  [1:00:36]- Final thoughts from Dr. Brannon.  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Soursop is an ancient superfruit that supports immunity and is beginning to gain popularity again in the modern day world. Use code SHANAH for 20% off $50 or more on Soursop’s gummies and shakes!  My favorite company that creates clean protein powders, Equip, is offering a 20% off sale to celebrate Memorial Day weekend! Use code SHANAH for 20% off your whole order from May 24th-May 27th.  FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM DR. GREG BRANNON: Website: https://optimalbio.com/  Instagram: @gregbrannonmd YouTube: Clock Talk with Dr. Greg Brannon Book: Restore: Optimal Health through Bioidentical Hormones   LET'S GET IN TOUCH:  Instagram: @shana.hussin.rdn Facebook: Fast To Heal With Shana Hussin Website: https://www.fasttoheal.info/ MY FREEBIES AND PROGRAMS: ENROLL in Low Insulin Academy ON-DEMAND HERE! My specialty course decoding everything about reversing metabolic illness!  If you want to work with me directly check out my coaching community! Schedule a FREE, 15 minute Q&A session with me to get all your questions answered about Low Insulin Academy!  My FREE Starting Guides, a great place to learn more about the strategies I teach!  Register for my FREE webinar, You've Got Insulin Resistance and Blood Sugar Issues... NOW WHAT?!  Grab my metabolic testing guide!  Metabolic Makeover Starter Course teaches you how to transition from a sugar burner to a fat burner!  BE ON THE PODCAST by emailing [email protected] and sharing your story of how Fast to Heal Services have changed your life!