88: Dr. Suzanne Gilberg: Herbs, HRT, or Both? A Smarter Way to Treat Perimenopause Symptoms

Perimenopause can bring a lot of questions about what to try, what to test, and whether hormone therapy is the only option. With herbs, supplements, labs, and HRT all in the conversation, figuring out what actually fits your body can get confusing fast. In this episode of Hello Hormones with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg. We talk about where botanicals may fit during perimenopause, which labs and health markers can give you a clearer picture of what is going on, and why hormone therapy should be individualized rather than approached with a one-size-fits-all protocol. Dr. Suzanne Gilberg is an OB-GYN with more than 25 years of experience combining conventional women's healthcare with botanical and integrative medicine. If you've wondered how hormones, herbs, and personalized care can work together, this episode will give you a much clearer place to start. What's Discussed: (16:31) Botanicals vs. hormone therapy in perimenopause. (18:21) Chasteberry for PMS, mood, and progesterone support. (19:27) Black cohosh, phytoestrogens, and hot flashes. (23:12) Why supplement quality and sourcing matter. (26:28) What herbs can and cannot do for long-term health. (31:16) Using herbs alongside hormones for sleep and mood. (36:35) The labs Dr. Suzanne checks in perimenopause. (38:25) Why hormone testing does not tell the whole story. (421:2) Why body composition matters more than scale weight. (47:10) How she individualizes estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone therapy. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Top 7 Perimenopause Myths You Need to Stop Believing ASAP: drcarriejones.com/myths Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: drcarriejones.com/hormones101 The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: drcarriejones.com/labs The 101 on Stress, Cortisol And Your Nervous System Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stressfreebie Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: drcarriejones.com/stages Find more from Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: drcarriejones.com Newsletter: drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter Instagram: @dr.carriejones Facebook: @drcarriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones YouTube: @drcarriejones Pinterest: @drcarriejones Find more from Dr. Suzanne Gilberg: Website: suzannegilbergmd.com Instagram: @askdrsuzanne Facebook: Dr.Suzanne Gilberg LinkedIn: Suzanne Gilberg, MD Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.