Female athletes have unique nutrition and health needs, especially as hormones begin to shift during midlife. In this episode, Alex Larson, registered dietitian, sits down with Dr. Carla DiGirolamo to discuss hormonal health, lab interpretation for active women, hormone therapy, and the body composition changes that can occur during perimenopause and menopause. They also explore hypothalamic amenorrhea, GLP-1 medications, and practical strategies to help female athletes support both performance and long-term health.
00:00 Living the Dream: A Journey into Nutrition and Athletics
05:12 Bridging the Gap: Athletic Women and Hormonal Health
11:09 Understanding Hormones: The Key to Athletic Performance
19:46 Interpreting Lab Results: An Athletic Perspective
22:48 Hormone Therapy: Trends and Conversations in Athletics
23:16 The Rise of Hormone Awareness
28:11 Understanding Hormone Therapy and Athletic Performance
34:00 Navigating Amenorrhea and Dysmenorrhea in Athletes
36:33 Body Composition Changes in Midlife Women
42:46 Exploring GLP-1 Medications in Female Athletes
About Dr. Carla D
Dr. Carla DiGirolamo is an OBGYN specializing in women's hormonal health and performance. She helps active women navigate every stage of life, from menstrual health and amenorrhea to perimenopause and menopause, using evidence-based strategies to support both athletic performance and lifelong health.
Website: https://www.drcarlad.com/
Blog: https://www.drcarlad.com/blog/
Instagram: dr_carla_d
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