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Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
A podcast by America's Holistic Gynecologist for women navigating reproductive and hormonal health concerns. From menstrual irregularities to menopausal symptoms, hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances, endometriosis, PCOS, and the variety of conditions routinely dismissed in clinical settings. Drawing from over 50,000 patient consultations, Dr. Tassone shares evidence-based solutions and patient success stories to optimize hormonal health and overall wellbeing.
Episodes
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
125: The Truth About Semaglutide
Semaglutide has become the weight management sensation of the decade, but what's the science behind the hype? In this episode, I break down how these GLP-1…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
124: Navigating PCOS: Insights from a Women's Dietitian
In this episode, Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD, speaks with Corey Ruth, a renowned dietitian specializing in PCOS. They discuss the challenges women face with PCOS…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
123: Top 10 Biohacking Scams
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the various scams and misleading trends in the wellness community, particularly focusing on biohacking. He…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
122: $hit Shawn Says: Unfiltered Medicine and Navigating Women's Health in the Age of AI
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses various topics related to women's health, including the implications of over-the-counter birth control, the role…
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121: The Hormone Balance Bible, The 12 Archetypes, and The SHINES Protocol
"Your normal is different than everybody else's." There's so much misinformation out there about hormones. The misunderstanding of the Women's Health…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
120: Medical Education Crisis: How Dumbed-Down Standards Are Failing Women's Health
Confession #120: "You can't teach a work ethic." In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the current state of women's health and hormones, emphasizing the…
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119: Estriol Face Creams: Scams and False Claims
Confession 119: "I think it's scammy. I think it's dangerous. And I'm saddened that many women are being lied to about these products." Have you seen those ads…
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118: The Healing Power of Metabolic Health: A Deep Dive with Temple Stewart
In this episode, Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD, and registered dietitian, Temple Stewart, explore metabolic optimization through nutritional intervention, with…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
117: Mammography, Ultrasounds, and Thermography - The Battle Begins
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses various aspects of hormone health, particularly focusing on breast cancer screening methods including mammography…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
116: The Controversial History of HRT and Safety of Estradiol
Confession #116: "The logic behind prescribing hormones is absurd." In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the complexities and controversies surrounding…
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115: GLP1 and Weight Loss - Don't Buy the Negativity
Confession #115: "Negativity sells, that's the reality." In this conversation, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the complexities of hormonal health, focusing on the…
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114: The Medical Gender Gap: Women Treated As Second Class Citizens
Confession #114: Women are 10% less likely than men to have their pain assessed In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the significant disparities in…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
113: Murder of United CEO Brian Thompson - Why Is This Happening?
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the challenges women face with hormonal issues and the resources available to help them. He then addresses the…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
112: 10 Things I Wish You Had for Christmas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses various aspects of women's health, focusing on hormone balance and the importance of proper supplementation. He…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
111: The Truth About Estradiol After 65 - Decreases Cancer and Dementia Prolongs Life
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses a recent study published in the Journal of the North American Menopause Society that challenges the previous…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
110: The Beef Stroganoff Principal and Advocacy
Confession #110: You can't please everyone In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the importance of understanding and communication in healthcare…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
109: Bioidentical Hormones, Compounded, Synthetic: Whats The Difference?
Confession #109: Compounding is the creation of a pharmaceutical preparation In this conversation, Dr. Shawn Tassone, a holistic gynecologist, discusses the…
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108: Evaluating Menopause Content: Hubris, Allopathy, and The Grifters
Confession #108: There are scammer doctors out there In this conversation, Dr. Shawn Tassone, a holistic gynecologist, discusses various aspects of women's…
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107: THE HORMONE PROJECT : ADVOCATE AND EDUCATE
Confession #107: I'm starting something called The Hormone Project In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone introduces the Hormone Project, a new initiative aimed at…
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106: Perimenopause with Dr Mariza Snyder
Confession #106: Most women are being denied hormone replacement therapy In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone interviews Mariza Snyder about her experience with…
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105: MASTERCLASS: The Power of Spirulina with Dr Isaac Berzin
Confession #105: Microalgae have nothing to do with life In this episode of Confessions of a Male Gynecologist, Dr. Shawn Tassone interviews Professor Isaac…
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104: THYROID MADNESS CONTINUES - Labs and Function Thyroid 101
Confession #104: When you start talking about thyroid, people get crazy In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the topic of thyroid health. He highlights…
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103: Learn True Health with Ashley James
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone interviews Ashley James, host of the Learn True Health podcast. Ashley shares her personal journey of overcoming anxiety and…
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102: Lab Testing 202: Blood, Saliva or Urine and What Labs to Check
Dr. Tassone discusses the different types of hormone testing, including blood, saliva, and urine. Dr. Tassone also discusses the importance of being an…
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101: 10 Questions About Menopause and Perimenopause
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the topic of menopause and addresses common questions and misconceptions surrounding it. He emphasizes the…
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100: Gender and Sex: The Definitions
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the concepts of sex and gender. He explains the differences between the two and provides definitions for various…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
99: Money and Menopause: Making You a Savvy Consumer
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the supplement industry and the marketing tactics used to sell menopause-related products. He emphasizes the…
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98: Worldlink and Evexipel - The Ethical Demise of Hormone Replacement
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the issue of hormone overdoses and the training providers receive in hormone therapy. He highlights a specific…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
97: Functional Nutrition & Managing Metabolism with Betty Murray
Today Dr. Tassone is joined by special guest, Dr. Betty Murray, a functional medicine practitioner, who discusses her approach to women's health and the…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
96: LIBIDO - You Don't Want None and You Ain't Getting None
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the topic of decreased libido in women. He explores the different factors that can contribute to low sex drive…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
95: Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) - What When Why How
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the use of low dose naltrexone (LDN) as a treatment for various conditions, particularly autoimmune diseases. LDN…
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94: THE NUN: Low Testosterone - What When Why
Today's episode focuses on the topic of testosterone deficiency in women, which is the number one hormone imbalance across all age groups. Dr. Tassone…
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93: Perimenopause – The Power and The Peril
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses perimenopause and the symptoms associated with it. He highlights the issue of marketing and selling products…
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92: The Hormone Bill of Rights
Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the patient's bill of rights and what patients should expect from their healthcare providers. He covers topics such as…
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91: Does Estrogen Cause Breast Cancer?
How are we at a point where women are terrified of a hormone they've had in their bodies most of their lives? Many of us have heard horrible things about…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
90: Metformin, Berberine, Dihydroberberine: Which One Is Best?
In this episode Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the use of metformin, berberine, and dihydroberberine for weight loss in women, particularly those in perimenopause…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
89: Mammograms, Thermograms and USPSTF Recommendations
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the recent recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) regarding mammography…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
88: Progesterone and Progesterone Scams: What You Need To Know
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the misleading claims and false information surrounding hormone creams, specifically wild yam cream. He highlights…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
87: Bioidentical vs Synthetic Hormones: What, How and Why
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the difference between synthetic and bioidentical hormones. He explains that bioidentical hormones are…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
86: Estradiol After 65 - Decreases Cancer and Dementia Prolongs Life
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses a recent study published in the Journal of the North American Menopause Society that challenges the previous…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
85: Hormone Pellets and Injections - The Injuring of Women for Money
Confession: "Hormone injections and hormone pellets are horrible. Anybody putting them in, in my opinion, is committing malpractice." - Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD…
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84: Washington Post and the Misogynistic Politicization of Birth Control
"Women are getting off birth control amid misinformation explosion." - a very problematic article in the Washington Post last week. Written by two people with…
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83: North American Menopause Society (NAMS) - Are You Listening?????
"If you're already a board-certified OBGYN, why would you pay to become NAMS certified?" Many physicians turn to the North American Menopause Society (NAMS)…
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82: How You Can Work With Me - The Appointment Process
Finding the right doctor can be daunting, especially if you've been dismissed or mistreated in the past. One of the questions I get asked weekly on my Saturday…
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81: Celebrity Women Selling You Stuff: Beware the Celebrity Trap
If you see a celebrity partnering with a celebrity physician for a product, I'm here to tell you it won't help. It's a money grab. Menopause is getting a…
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80: Synthetic vs Bioidentical HRT - We Have to Differentiate
Did you know there are only four bioidentical hormones? The amount of misinformation and confusion surrounding hormone replacement options - especially…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
79: Semaglutide & Weight Loss - The Good, The Bad, and The Beautiful
Semaglutide is a fantastic medication when used the right way. Anybody with a passing interest in weight loss has probably heard about semaglutide. Whether…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
78: Does Estrogen Cause Breast Cancer?
How are we at a point where women are terrified of a hormone they've had in their bodies most of their lives? Many of us have heard horrible things about…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
77: Hormone Testing 101
Confession: You are being lied to about hormone testing, and, in many cases, you're either not being tested enough or being tested way too much. There are many…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
76: Estriol Face Creams: The New Scams and Old False Claims
"I think it's scammy. I think it's dangerous. And I'm saddened that many women are being lied to about these products." Have you seen those ads on social media…
- Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
75: MY KIDS: Third Child Angelo - Covid, Finance, and the Myth of Sisyphus
Welcome back to the final installment of my special series of interviews with my kids. So far, you've heard from my firstborn, Hannah, my eldest son, Hunter…
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74: Youngest Child - Navigating Gen Z with a Positive Attitude
Welcome back to part three of my special series of interviews with my kids. So far, you've heard from my firstborn, Hannah, and my eldest son, Hunter, and…
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73: Hormone Pellets for Women - Misogyny and Malpractice in Women's Health
I can't bring myself emotionally, spiritually, psychologically, or physically to use hormone pellets with my patients. Hormone pellets are tiny pellets…
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72: MY KIDS: Second Born Hunter: Adaptation, Persistence and Medical School
We're back for part two of this special series of interviews with my kids. Last week, you heard from my oldest- and only daughter - Hannah, and today, I'm…
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71: MY KIDS: First Born Hannah - Divorce, Abortion, and Weight Loss
This month, I'm doing something different. I have four special guests, my kids, and I'll share their interviews with you each week. To start things off…
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70: Hormone Harmony for Younger Women – Balancing Hormones Without Taking Hormones
"Hormone balance is the catchphrase for younger women." - James Frame When you're looking at perimenopause and post-menopause, the goal is to stop the hormone…
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69: MASTERCLASS: Fitness and Hormonal Harmony with Lacey Dunn
"A majority of people are overfed but undernourished - eating a lot of calories but not consuming essential nutrients." - Lacey Dunn When it comes to hormones…
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68: Fertility and the SHINES Protocol - The Info You NEEDED
Infertility is defined as 12 months of trying regularly without conception occurring. Although it's not common, it happens to many couples, and it can be…
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67: Breast Implant Illness With Anthony Youn, MD
Traditional plastic surgery training taught Dr. Anthony Youn that the bigger the operation, the better. This idea was reinforced throughout medical school and…
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66: The Hormone Balance Bible and The SHINES Protocol
"Your normal is different than everybody else's." There's so much misinformation out there about hormones. The misunderstanding of the Women's Health…