Hormone Myths: Cortisol, Thyroid & Hormone Testing with Endocrinologist Dr. Karl Nadolsky

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Do your hormones need “balancing”—or is someone selling you a problem?

In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, Jeanette and Victoria sit down with endocrinologist and Docs Who Lift co-host Dr. Karl Nadolsky to unpack hormone health, hormone testing, and the wellness claims flooding your feed.

From “estrogen dominance” and “adrenal fatigue” to expensive DUTCH tests and testosterone pellets, we ask what these claims actually mean, what deserves investigation, and where marketing gets ahead of the evidence. Dr. Nadolsky explains how an endocrinologist approaches symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, irregular periods, and weight changes—and why more testing doesn’t automatically mean better care.

We get into:

• Hormone imbalance: what the phrase tells you—and what it leaves out.
• DUTCH testing, estrogen detoxes, and the questions to ask before paying for a hormone panel.
• Cortisol, chronic stress, and the difference between “adrenal fatigue” and adrenal insufficiency.
• Thyroid testing, including TSH, T4, T3, reverse T3, and the debate over “optimal” levels.
• Hypothyroidism treatment, from levothyroxine to desiccated thyroid and combination therapy.
• Perimenopause, testosterone therapy for women, and concerns about hormone pellets.
• Low testosterone in men and the role of sleep, chronic illness, and lifestyle.

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.