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Women’s Health Is More Than Hormones – Why Personalized Medicine Changes Everything with Dr. Christian Jenski | Women's Health | E159

July 6, 2026·31 min
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🔥 What if improving women's health starts by recognizing that women are not simply smaller versions of men... but have unique physiology that deserves its own approach? Read UnCurable to explore a deeper perspective on chronic illness, women's health, and why personalized medicine begins with asking better questions.What if women's health requires an entirely different lens than modern healthcare has traditionally provided?In this episode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman and Dr. Christian Jenski conclude their series on medical blind spots by discussing why women deserve a more personalized approach to healthcare. They explain how female physiology differs throughout every stage of life and why treating women's health as primarily reproductive health has left many patients feeling unseen, unheard, and undertreated.The conversation explores why intuition, patient advocacy, and individualized care are essential in functional medicine. Dr. Hartman and Dr. Jenski discuss hormone health, personalized testing, therapeutic trials, environmental health, nutrition, and the importance of partnering with healthcare providers who are willing to think beyond conventional algorithms. They also share practical advice for becoming an informed advocate for your own health while avoiding common pitfalls such as misinformation, social media echo chambers, and one-size-fits-all medical advice. About the GuestDr. Christian Jenski is a triple board-certified physician specializing in emergency medicine, obesity medicine, and functional medicine. He works alongside Dr. Aaron Hartman to help patients uncover the root causes of complex chronic illnesses through a systems-based, evidence-informed approach that integrates lifestyle medicine, metabolic health, cardiovascular prevention, and personalized care. Key Topics CoveredWhy women's health requires a different clinical perspectiveHow female physiology changes throughout different life stagesWhy reproductive health is only one part of women's healthThe importance of trusting intuition while pursuing evidence-based careHow medical gaslighting can undermine patient confidenceFinding healthcare practitioners who value curiosity and collaborationWhy personalized medicine goes beyond standard treatment protocolsThe role of hormone health, nutrition, and lifestyle interventionsTherapeutic trials and individualized treatment plansAvoiding misinformation and social media echo chambersWhy objective testing and clinical judgment work best togetherBuilding a trusted healthcare teamThe importance of patient education and self-advocacyHow improving women's health can positively impact entire familiesFollow Dr. Aaron Hartman and Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine🌐 Website: https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/📺 YouTube: @AaronHartmanMD

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