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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

141. Dr. Amy Shah: Hormone Havoc, Gut Health, and the New Menopause Playbook

Feb 24, 2026 · 1h 9m

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Most women are taught to accept fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and mood changes as a normal part of aging. What if the real issue has been overlooked gut health, muscle loss, and a medical system that failed to prioritize women's hormones. In this episode of Extend, we sit down with Dr. Amy Shah, MD, double board certified physician in internal medicine and immunology, to unpack the powerful connection between the gut microbiome, hormone balance, and long term health. We break down the estrobolome, why fiber and fermented foods regulate estrogen metabolism, how 30 grams of morning protein stabilizes insulin and cravings, and when hormone therapy truly becomes indicated. We also explore…