In this interview with Marcelle Pick OB/GYN NP FMP, we discuss the impact of hormones  & adrenals on our health, our bones, and osteoporosis, and steps we can take to improve.=>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!)=>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart***Topics Covered2:09 - Who is Marcelle Pick?5:02 - Women’s hormones and how they influence the body and the bones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA).7:05 - Cortisol effects on our hormones, digestion, bones, gut health, thyroid, and more.10:04 - Seeing more younger women go into early menopause (40-50)11:54 - Hormones during and after menopause (lower estrogen, progesterone, DHEA)13:32 - Hormone replacement therapy and the 2001 Women’s Health Initiative Study15:13 - Hormones do help bones.16:30 - “Anyone that’s menopausal is going to have their hormones tanked”...where to start if you’re there.19:56 - Marcelle’s thoughts on Bio-Identical Hormones (she uses patches often, they’re covered by insurance).21:09 - Progestogens vs. Progresterone… an important difference between the two (your body doesn’t have an affinity for progrestogen).22:33 - The studies show .05 and as low as .0375 of the patch is what helps with bone health.23:57 - In what situations does Marcelle advise against someone going on hormone replacement therapy (breast cancer, blood clots)24:43 - Best time to go on hormone replacement therapy is at menopause or within a few years of menopause.26:05 - What you can expect after stopping Hormone Replacement Therapy27:42 - What are our adrenal glands and how do they fit into our overall health?30:22 - Thyroid and adrenal dysfunction. T4 looks fine and T3 looks fine but when Reverse T3 runs high it makes the T3 inactive.34:35 - Why DHEA is one of Marcelle’s favorite hormones and how she uses it.37:12 - DHEA can get converted to testosterone and can increase your estrogen (if you have breast tenderness or irritability it’s time to lower the dose)37:47 - Supplements, herbs, adaptogens for adrenal health: ashwagandha, Siberian ginseng, cordyceps, Rhodiola.41:11 - How hormone imbalance affects weight loss and weight gain42:09 - Your microbiome and stress level affects your weight46:00 - Where you can find Marcelle?***Resources MentionedFind all resources mentioned and show notes @=>>https://bonecoach.com/marcelle-pick-adrenals-hormones-osteoporosis***What can you do to support your bone health and this podcast?1. Hit the “Subscribe” Button. 2. Leave a review. Thank you! ?3. Tell a friend.CreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io "Werq" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)