Episode
63: Hormones and Menopause: What Active Woman Needs to Know with Dr. Carla DiGirolamo
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- Endurance Eats
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- Jul 22, 2026
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Summary
Female athletes have unique nutrition and health needs, especially as hormones begin to shift during midlife. In this episode, Alex Larson, registered dietitian, sits down with Dr. Carla DiGirolamo to discuss hormonal health, lab interpretation for active women, hormone therapy, and the body composition changes that can occur during perimenopause and menopause. They also explore hypothalamic amenorrhea, GLP-1 medications, and practical strategies to help female athletes support both performance and long-term health. 00:00 Living the Dream: A Journey into Nutrition and Athletics 05:12 Bridging the Gap: Athletic Women and Hormonal Health 11:09 Understanding Hormones: The Key to Athletic Performance 19:46 Interpreting Lab Results: An Athletic Perspective 22:48 Hormone Therapy: Trends and Conversations in Athletics 23:16 The Rise of Hormone Awareness 28:11 Understanding Hormone Therapy and Athletic Performance 34:00 Navigating Amenorrhea and Dysmenorrhea in Athletes 36:33 Body Composition Changes in Midlife Women 42:46 Exploring GLP-1 Medications in Female Athletes About Dr. Carla D Dr. Carla DiGirolamo is an OBGYN specializing in women's hormonal health and performance. She helps active women navigate every stage of life, from menstrual health and amenorrhea to perimenopause and menopause, using evidence-based strategies to support both athletic performance and lifelong health. Website: https://www.drcarlad.com/ Blog: https://www.drcarlad.com/blog/ Instagram: dr_carla_d This episode of Endurance Eats is brought to you by Alex Larson’s 1:1 Nutrition Coaching. If you’ve ever wondered, Am I eating enough? Am I fueling this right? Why do I still feel tired? you’re not alone. Alex Larson Nutrition helps endurance athletes cut through the confusion and build a fueling plan that…