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Your Women’s Health Questions Answered by OBGYN Dr. Mallorie Cracroft
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- Just Ingredients
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- Feb 23, 2026
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Summary
Today I’m joined by Dr. Mallorie Cracroft, an OBGYN turned functional medicine expert. We talk about perimenopause, menopause, postpartum health, hormone balance, and what’s really happening in your body during these major transitions. So many women are told that their symptoms are “normal” — but just because something is common doesn’t mean you have to suffer through it. Dr. Cracroft helps us break down what’s actually going on hormonally and how to support your body in a more holistic way. In this episode, we talk about: • The different phases of perimenopause and how to recognize the signs.• What hormone balance really means and when HRT may or may not be appropriate.• How to tell the difference between high estrogen and low estrogen symptoms — and why that distinction matters.• The role of lifestyle factors.• Annual screenings — including pap smears and mammograms — and understanding your options so you can make informed decisions.• Preconception health and important lab tests to consider before trying to conceive, so you can set yourself (and your future baby) up for the best possible start. We also touch on postpartum health — a season that is often overlooked — and why ongoing hormone and nutrient support matters long after the six-week checkup. If you’re navigating perimenopause, walking through menopause, thinking about getting pregnant, recently postpartum, or just wanting to better understand your hormones — this episode is for you. Bio: Dr. Mallorie Cracroft is a board-certified OB/GYN, integrative women’s health specialist, mom, wife, and busy woman—just like many of the women she cares for. After nearly 15 years of practicing in a traditional clinical setting, she founded Uplift For Her, a groundbreaking clinic in Salt Lake City that delivers integrated,…