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Menopause Mastery | Thyroid Health, Menopause & the Symptoms That Get Missed | Episode 302 with Dr. Saadia Mian
Welcome to Menopause Mastery! 🌿
Could your persistent fatigue, weight changes, or other symptoms be connected to more than menopause alone?
In this episode, Dr. Betty Murray is joined by Dr. Saadia Mian, a functional medicine-trained endocrinologist and author of *Hormones in Sync: An Endocrinologist's Guide to Reclaiming Your Energy, Joy, and Health*. Together, they discuss the often-overlooked relationship between thyroid function, stress, metabolism, and midlife hormonal changes.
Dr. Mian shares what led her to functional medicine, why thyroid symptoms can be complex, and how a broader view of health can help women ask better questions and explore their options with a qualified clinician.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Dr. Mian's journey from conventional endocrinology to functional medicine
- The role of thyroid hormones in metabolism and overall health
- TSH, free T3, and the limitations of looking at a single lab result in isolation
- How nutrition, stress, and other health factors may influence thyroid function
- What thyroid ultrasound can reveal about nodules and thyroid structure
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis and the challenges of evaluating thyroid health
- The connection between thyroid care, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy
- Why symptoms deserve thoughtful evaluation rather than dismissal
- The importance of individualized care and shared decision-making
If Dr. Betty's discussion with Dr. Mian helped you see your thyroid, hormones, or menopause journey in a new light, please share this episode with a woman who needs to hear it. You deserve answers, you deserve to feel heard, and you deserve care that looks at the whole picture—not just a single lab result or symptom. 🩺
✨ And remember, you have options. Keep asking questions, seek out a qualified healthcare professional, and take an active role in your health journey. You are your own best advocate!
👉 Disclaimer: This podcast episode is for educational purposes. You deserve to have your symptoms heard and evaluated in context. Bring your questions to a qualified healthcare professional and discuss which tests and treatment options are appropriate for your individual situation.
For more conversations that empower you with knowledge and practical insights about perimenopause, menopause, and your hormones, be sure to subscribe to Menopause Mastery and leave us a five-star review. Your support helps more women find the information and resources they need to advocate for their health.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Saadia Mian and find her book:
https://saadiamianmd.com/
00:00 — Meet Dr. Saadia Mian
01:30 — Why she turned to functional medicine
03:30 — Understanding the thyroid's role in health
05:30 — Thyroid labs, free T3, and overlooked factors
07:30 — Stress, nutrients, and thyroid hormone conversion
09:30 — What thyroid ultrasound can reveal
11:30 — Thyroid nodules, Hashimoto's, and women's health
13:30 — Why TSH and T4 may not tell the whole story
15:30 — T3 treatment and individualized thyroid care
17:30 — What doctors are taught about menopause hormones
19:30 — BHRT, safety, and the foundations of health
21:30 — Menopause symptoms, weight changes, and patient advocacy
22:45 — Dr. Mian's book and where to find her
23:20 — Final thoughts and subscribe to Menopause Mastery
📌 Connect with Dr. Betty Murray:
Website: https://www.drbettymurray.com/
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🔗 Links:
Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ https://getmenrva.com/
Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/
The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/
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