Summary of Ep. 259 Breaking Down Perimenopause, Menopause and Women’s Health with Marcelle Pick:
The article is a podcast interview with Marcelle Pick, an OB/GYN nurse practitioner who co-founded the Women to Women Clinic in 1983. She is now a faculty member of The Institute of Functional Medicine and is passionate about transforming how women experience healthcare through an integrative approach. In the interview, they discuss her background, the Women’s Health Initiative, the limitations of the traditional allopathic model regarding hormones and perimenopause, adrenal health, and the impact of lifestyle on sex hormones. They also cover topics such as endocrine disruptors, mold, fibroids, endometriosis, PMS, and PMDD. Finally, Marcelle talks about ways to address hormone replacement therapy, intimacy, and low libido.
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As a nurse practitioner, I am always looking for ways to enhance my knowledge and improve the care I provide to my patients. Recently, I had the opportunity to connect with Marcelle Pick, an OB/GYN nurse practitioner, who has transformed the way women experience healthcare through an integrative approach. Her passion for wellness and unique approach to treating illness has helped thousands of women regain their vitality and lead a healthier life.
Marcelle Pick – A Pioneer in Women’s Healthcare
Marcelle Pick is a faculty member of The Institute of Functional Medicine and has written multiple books, including Is It Me or My Hormones? She co-founded the Women to Women clinic in 1983, the first all-women practice in the country, with the vision to not only treat illness but also help support her patients in pro-actively making healthier choices to prevent disease. She has successfully treated thousands of individuals through her unique approach to wellness.
Limitations of the Traditional Allopathic Model
In our conversation, Marcelle and I discussed the limitations of the traditional allopathic model regarding hormones, perimenopause, and menopause. She explained that the less common labs that she likes to look at for her patients, and the unique ways she deals with problems like fibroids and endometriosis. We also spoke about how childhood trauma could lead to adrenal and autoimmune issues, weight-loss resistance, and various other health problems.
Hormone Replacement Therapy and Intimacy
We also discussed the impact of stress on adrenal function during perimenopause and menopause, and how lifestyle affects our sex hormones. Marcelle shared that endocrine disruptors, mold, and micro toxins could impact our health and ways to avoid problems and feel better. We also talked about ways to think about hormone replacement therapy and ways to address intimacy and low libido.
Conclusion
Overall, my conversation with Marcelle left me with a sense of bursting ideas and information. I always admire pioneers like Marcelle who seek to enhance the traditional methods and provide a unique approach towards healthcare. Marcelle’s unique approach towards women’s healthcare has undoubtedly helped thousands of women regain their vitality and lead a healthier life.
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