# From Cardiology to Wellness ✨: Crystal Hurst, NP on Rewriting Women’s Health

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Podcast: [Hormones Happen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hormones-happen-7120442)
Published: 2026-03-18T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/hormoneshappen/2311451
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## Resource

Feeling “off” but your labs are “normal”? In this episode of Hormones Happen , Jeremiah sits down with Crystal Hurst, NP, to unpack perimenopause, menopause, and preventative care —including why estrogen protects long-term health and how testosterone supports mood, motivation, and energy . We talk symptom-first treatment (not just lab ranges) , overcoming self-doubt in practice, methods of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) , and how to be proactive about your women’s health . You’ll learn: Why preventative medicine beats “wait and see” How perimenopause can start in your late 30s —and what to watch for The protective benefits of estrogen (and when to consider it) The underrated role of testosterone for women Individualized dosing vs one-size-fits-all protocols Why symptoms > lab ranges when deciding on treatment How to talk to your provider and advocate for yourself Get in touch! Linktree: https://t.mtrbio.com/steel-city-hrt-and-weight-loss Website: https://steelcity-trt.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556820675433 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steel_city_hrt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/105480676/admin/dashboard/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Steel_City_HRT TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@steel_city_hrt Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/SteelCityHRT

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