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In this episode, Dr. Mark Holthouse joins Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and DUTCH founder Mark Newman to take a closer look at a recent peer-reviewed publication from Precision Analytical, Inc. in Frontiers in Reproductive Health, examining how different testing methods hold up when it comes to monitoring male TRT in clinical practice.
Their discussion also covers:
Common misconceptions about how creams and gels show up in saliva testing and why the numbers can be misleading
What the clinical data actually shows about dosing accuracy across different testing modalities 
When to use serum, urine, and other testing approaches can be leveraged to optimize treatment.
How under or overdosing risks can be reduced by matching the right test to the right clinical question
Why advancing best practices in integrative medicine requires continually revisiting what the evidence supports
Show Notes 
Read our DUTCH Article on the Frontiers study, Mark Newman’s commentary, and the full study here. 
Check out the resources mentioned in this episode: 
The topical progesterone cream study in Fertility and Sterility 
The transdermal progesterone study from Climacteric 
Good Energy mentioned by Dr. Holthouse 
The study on the cardiovascular safety of TRT in the New England Journal of Medicine 
The study on testosterone threshold levels and skeletal muscle strength 
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In this episode, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discusses Hashimoto’s thyroiditis with Inna Topiler, a board-certified clinical nutritionist who shares her personal experience and health journey with Hashimoto’s. 
Their discussion also covers: 
Why standard thyroid testing is insufficient 
The four main triggers of immune confusion in Hashimoto’s, including stress, infections, toxins, and food sensitivities 
The impact of dysregulated cortisol on thyroid function 
How cortisol patterns on the DUTCH Test can be informative for Hashimoto’s patients 
Practical and accessible stress management tips 
Show Notes 
Learn more about Inna Topiler and follow her on Instagram @innatopiler! 
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Join us for this episode with Dr. Jenn Simmons, an integrative breast surgeon and oncologist, alongside host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and DUTCH founder Mark Newman. This conversation deepens the discussion from a previous episode on hormones and breast cancer risk, challenging widely held clinical assumptions rooted in the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study. 
This episode also explores: 
The critical distinction between progestins and progesterone 
The role of metabolic dysfunction in cancer development 
Breast cancer as a disease of hormone deficiency, particularly progesterone deficiency, rather than hormone excess 
The impact of estrogen metabolism, especially the 4-hydroxy pathway, and how the DUTCH Test can provide insight into these pathways 
Individualized hormone therapy for breast cancer survivors 
Show Notes 
Listen to our previous episode with Dr. Jenn Simmons! 
Check out the aging human breast study, the study on menopausal hormone therapy after breast cancer, and the transdermal testosterone study mentioned in this episode. 
Learn more about Dr. Jenn Simmons and follow her on Instagram @drjennsimmons! 
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In this episode, Dr. Asare Christian and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss female longevity and health span. Dr. Christian brings his unique perspective as a former pain specialist who discovered that many of the chronic conditions he was treating were rooted in hormone imbalance.
This episode also highlights:
·       Three main factors that can contribute to women living longer
·       The protective qualities of estrogen as well as the effects of its decline during perimenopause
·       The importance of testing early and getting baseline hormone levels before symptoms appear
·       How the DUTCH Test provides a picture of hormone metabolism, leading to clarity around estrogen metabolites, the HPA axis, and more
·       Treating the hormonal root cause rather than prescribing medications for each symptom
 
Show Notes
Learn more about Dr. Asare Christian and his practice, Aether Medicine. Follow him on Instagram @aether_medicine!
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In this episode, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and Dr. Donielle Wilson discuss Dr. Donielle’s clinical philosophy, research findings, and personal journey around understanding and treating stress. 
Their discussion also covers: 
The stress response and how it’s highly individualized, shaped by genetics, and impacted by prior stress exposure 
How standard cortisol testing misses most of the cortisol picture 
Chronic stress and its cascade to multiple body systems, including the reproductive system in women 
The five clinical stress patterns practitioners should be aware of 
Small, consistent actions toward stress recovery, like mindfulness and deep breathing, can make a big difference 
Show Notes 
Learn more about Dr. Donielle Wilson and follow her on Instagram @drdoniwilson! 
Check out the study mentioned in this episode, and learn more about Dr. Wilson’s book, Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health and her podcast, How Humans Heal. 
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