Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD’s 48th podcast guest is Dr. Amy B. Killen. After working as an emergency medicine physician in the United States for many years, Dr. Amy went on to establish her own supplement brand and clinics. In her clinics, she focuses on longevity and primarily works with women in the menopausal and perimenopausal stages to improve their sexual health, as well as their hair and skin health.
In this Episode of Ayık Kafa
At her clinics, Dr. Amy specializes in functional medicine, longevity medicine, hormones, regenerative medicine, and stem cell therapy, and she has been dedicated to these fields for the past 14 years. Addressing sexual health, a topic often considered taboo even among doctors, Dr. Amy provides comprehensive, 360-degree treatment approaches to help women overcome the physical and psychological challenges of menopause. She emphasizes that women in their 50s and 60s can absolutely enjoy a fulfilling and healthy sexual life.
00:00-4:38 Introduction
4:38-7:03 Definition and symptoms of menopause and perimenopause.
7:03-7:49 The risk of chronic diseases such as inflammation, organ fat accumulation, high blood pressure, and cholesterol increases during menopause.
7:49-9:10 Menopause should not always be viewed as a negative process.
9:10-10:01 Women generally live longer than men but often in poorer health.
10:01-11:00 What changes occur in women’s sexuality during menopause?
11:00-13:06 Sexual health lies at the center of all forms of health.
13:06-16:00 Amy’s treatment program for boosting libido, which includes hormones and supplements.
16:00-19:05 Why do approximately 75% of women need clitoral stimulation to achieve orgasm?
19:05-19:43 Low-dose vaginal estrogen boosts libido and reduces the risk of urinary incontinence.
19:43-22:52 Estrogen and progestin therapies, halted in 2002 due to cancer risk concerns, have been proven safe and resumed.
22:52-24:54 Women also need testosterone, considered a male hormone.
24:54-27:11 Regenerative treatments to revive women’s sexual health.
27:11-29:40 Viagra like medications for women.
29:40-31:01 Discussing sexuality is a challenging topic not only for the public but also for doctors.
31:01-34:58 Skin changes that occur with aging.
34:58-35:36 Peptides for skin health.
35:36-38:55 Stem cell and exosome therapies for healthy hair.
38:55-40:20 Skincare tips for younger women.
40:20-41:44 The importance of the progesterone hormone for sleep.
41:44-43:01 The key to longevity is maintaining a good sleep routine.
43:01-43:47 Supplement recommendations for improving sleep quality.
43:47-47:40 Amy’s supplement brand and longevity treatments at her clinic, HOP Box.
47:40-51:14 Conclusion.
Dr. Amy B. Killen
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.AmyBKillen
Website: https://dramykillen.com
https://www.humanauthealth.com
https://hopbox.life
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amybkillen?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
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