<p>In this episode of Biohack-it, Dr. Carrie Jones, a women’s health and hormone expert, joins Iman to discuss the increasingly common issue of hormonal imbalances in women of every age. Dr. Jones emphasizes the impact of lifestyle, diet, and environmental factors on hormone regulation, explaining how subtle symptoms like fatigue, mood changes, and skin issues can signal hormonal disturbances. The conversation covers the need for precise hormone testing, the importance of full thyroid panels, and the role of functional medicine in addressing these issues. Dr. Jones and Iman also discuss the effects of environmental toxins like microplastics, the significance of vitamin D, and the impact of testosterone on women's health.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Recognizing Hormonal Imbalance and Symptoms</p><p>02:03 Optimal Hormone Ranges</p><p>05:31 The Importance of Thyroid Testing</p><p>10:16 Homocysteine Levels and Testing</p><p>11:40 Environmental Toxins and Hormones</p><p>15:55 Mental Health Misdiagnoses and Hormone Instability</p><p>18:08 Perimenopause or Hormone Changes?</p><p>19:53 Hormone Replacement Therapy</p><p>23:43 Where to Start With Testing</p><p>28:12 Dutch Test</p><p>29:40 The Importance of Vitamin D</p><p>31:04 DHEA and Fertility</p><p>33:28 Improving Egg Quality With Lifestyle Changes</p><p>39:22 Men's Health: Testosterone and Fertility</p><p>45:03 Final Thoughts</p><p><br></p><p>–</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Biohack-it:</p><p>Instagram | ⁠⁠@imanhasan⁠⁠</p><p>Instagram | ⁠⁠@biohack_it⁠⁠</p><p>X | ⁠⁠@imanhasan_⁠⁠</p><p>YouTube | ⁠⁠@Biohack-it⁠⁠</p><p>Apple | ⁠⁠@Biohack-it</p><p>Our Sponsors:</p><p>Just Thrive:  Use code BIOHACK-IT to save 20% on your first 90-day bottle of Just Thrive Probiotic</p><p>Leela Quantum: Use code BIOHACKIT for 10% off your first purchase</p><p>Bon Charge: Use code BIOHACKIT for 15% off</p><p>Prima: Use code IMAN20 for 20% off</p><p><br></p><p>–</p><p><br></p><p>#BiohackItPodcast #CulturalHealing #ConsciousConversations #RespectfulDialogue #PodcastForGrowth #MindfulLeadership #Health #Wellness #Biohacking #DrCarrieJones #Hormones #Microplastics #Fertility #Testosterone #MentalHealth</p><p><br></p>