{"podcast":{"title":"The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health","slug":"the-hormone-solution-menopause-perimenopause-women-s-midlife-health-440468","podcast_index_feed_id":440468,"rss_url":"https://karenmartel.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://karenmartel.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/5/6/7/f567fddba1b00910d959afa2a1bf1c87/2025_pod_cover.png","author":"Karen Martel","episode_count":530,"summary":"The Hormone Solution is a top-ranked women's health podcast focused on perimenopause, menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), weight gain, metabolism, thyroid health, and midlife transformation. Hosted by Certified Hormone Specialist Karen Martel, this show helps women in their 40s and 50s understand what's really happening with their hormones — and what to do about it. If you're struggling with perimenopause symptoms, menopause weight gain, estrogen dominance, low progesterone, testosterone decline, brain fog, poor sleep, thyroid dysfunction, or metabolic slowdown, this podcast breaks it down in a clear, practical, no-nonsense way. Each episode features: • Evidence-based hormone education • Expert interviews • Real-world HRT guidance • Midlife weight loss strategies • Thyroid and metabolic health insights With over 2.5 million downloads and ranked in the Top 30 on iTunes, The Hormone Solution is trusted by women worldwide who want real answers about bioidentical hormones, menopause treatment options, and midlife health. New episodes every Tuesday and Saturday. Take the free hormone quiz at karenmartel.com Shop Midlife Products and Solutions at midlifesolutions.org","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T16:19:16.744519+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hormone-solution-menopause-perimenopause-women-s-midlife-health-440468"},"episode":{"title":"Quick Hits: Decoding Fibroids: Unmasking Causes & Effective Solutions","slug":"quick-hits-decoding-fibroids-unmasking-causes-effective-solutions","published_at":"2026-07-14T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hormone-solution-menopause-perimenopause-women-s-midlife-health-440468/quick-hits-decoding-fibroids-unmasking-causes-effective-solutions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hormone-solution-menopause-perimenopause-women-s-midlife-health-440468","url":"https://karenmartel.libsyn.com/quick-hits-decoding-fibroids-unmasking-causes-effective-solutions","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/35/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/karenmartel/Hormone_Solution_Podcast_-_Quick_Hits_Decoding_Fibroids_Unmasking_Causes_Effective_Solutions.mp3?dest-id=815799","summary":"Welcome to Quick Hits — where we bring you the most impactful moments from past episodes in under 15 minutes. Today's clip comes from one of our most replayed conversations. If you want the full episode, check the link in the description below. Listen to the full episode. Download on iTunes. This weeks quick hit we are jumping right into a very important topic: uterine fibroids. Maybe you have experience with fibroids, or maybe you do not even really know what they are yet. Either way, this is a conversation every woman should understand. Fibroids are incredibly common. It is estimated that up to 75 to 80 percent of women may develop fibroids during their lifetime, and many women have them without even knowing they are there. They are also highly prevalent in perimenopause, which is when many women start noticing heavier periods, more pelvic pressure, more bloating, more pain, worsening PMS, and new urinary symptoms. In this episode, we go deep into what fibroids are, how they may impact your body and hormones, what symptoms to watch for, and what you can do to better understand, prevent, or reduce the growth of uterine fibroids. This is especially important because fibroids are not just a \"period problem.\" They can affect bleeding, iron levels, fertility, pelvic pain, bladder symptoms, sex, and quality of life. And no, you should not have to just suffer through it because \"that's normal for women.\" In This Episode, We Cover: What uterine fibroids are and why they are so common Which age group is most likely to be diagnosed with fibroids Why fibroids are especially common in perimenopause The hormones that influence fibroid growth Common signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids Where women may feel pain or pressure from fibroids How fibroids can affect periods, bleeding,…","meta_description":"Welcome to Quick Hits — where we bring you the most impactful moments from past episodes in under 15 minutes. 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