In this episode of The Functional Medicine Foundations Podcast, host Amber Warren, PA-C, sits down with Heather Lucas, MSN, FNP-C, a new provider at FMI Center for Optimal Health, to talk about optimizing female hormones. They dive into the key sex hormones: estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, plus the impact of cortisol and thyroid on overall hormonal health. Hormonal imbalances impact more than just mood and energy. Listen to the full episode to learn how these imbalances impact the body and discover practical ways to optimize hormones naturally, including insights into hormone replacement therapy.