How to Read a DEXA Scan | T-Score, Z-Score & FRAX Explained | PYHP 191

Protecting your `heart health` is crucial, especially during `menopause`, when risks can increase. In this `women’s health` episode, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki share essential `health tips` and insights into how `hormones` impact cardiovascular well-being. Learn about important lab tests and supplements to safeguard your heart. You’ll learn: ● Why heart disease in women is often a “silent” problem until it’s serious ● The difference between general “heart disease” and atherosclerosis ● Coronary calcium scores: what they are, what the numbers mean, and when to consider one ● Why total cholesterol alone is useless (and often scary for

Can You Do Rhythmic Dosing After a Hysterectomy? Short answer: Yes, but there are some other factors to take into consideration to make sure someone is a good candidate. In this episode, Dr. Valorie and Dr. Maki explain how rhythmic dosing works without a uterus, why it can be an excellent option after total hysterectomy (with oophorectomy) or surgical menopause, and when a simpler static approach might be better. We cover candidates, myths (like “no uterus = no progesterone”), brain and bone benefits, and how to personalize dosing for real-life outcomes—sleep, mood, cognition, libido, and long-term bone strength. What you’ll

Confused by your DEXA scan results? Not sure if your T-score is “normal,” “osteopenia,” or “osteoporosis”or what to actually do about it? In this episode, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki walk through three real viewer examples to show You exactly how to interpret bone density scores in your 50s and beyond. You’ll learn: ● How to read your DEXA scan: T-score vs Z-score in plain English ● The cutoffs: ○ 0 to -0.9 → normal bone density ○ -1.0 to -2.4 → osteopenia ○ ≤ -2.5 → osteoporosis ● Why two women in their early 50s can have

Many women confuse cycling static HRT with rhythmic dosing, but they’re not the same thing. In this episode, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki from Progress Your Health break down the difference between the two, why it matters for your safety, and how to do hormone therapy the right way. In this video, you’ll learn: ● What “rhythmic dosing” actually means ● Why cycling your static HRT is not rhythmic dosing ● How improper dosing can impact mood, energy, and breast tenderness ● The risks of trying to adjust hormones on your own ● Why rhythmic dosing must follow

In Part 2, we go symptom-by-symptom so you can sleep through the night again. Dr. Valorie and Dr. Maki cover night sweats, frequent urination, heart palpitations, muscle cramps, headaches, itchy skin, vivid dreams, and when to suspect sleep apnea (under-recognized in women). You’ll hear practical tactics—electrolytes, targeted magnesium types, phosphatidylserine timing, glycine, L-theanine, and smart melatonin use—plus when HRT helps and how to pair data (CGM, wearables) with your sleep plan. You’ll also discover practical, science-backed fixes like: Smart electrolyte balance & targeted magnesium types Phosphatidylserine timing for cortisol control Glycine, L-theanine, and optimal melatonin use

Why midlife wrecks your sleep—and how to fix it naturally. In Part 1, Dr. Valorie and Dr. Maki unpack the hormone triad behind women’s insomnia: shifting estrogen/progesterone, cortisol dysregulation, and blood sugar/insulin resistance. You’ll learn the difference between trouble falling vs. staying asleep, how low progesterone affects GABA (hello 2–3 a.m. wake-ups), and the daily habits that reset your circadian rhythm. What you’ll learn ● The hormone triad driving midlife sleep loss ● “Vampire / Zombie / Ghoul” sleep patterns—what they mean ● Why blood sugar swings trigger nighttime cortisol spikes ● Morning fixes that help nights: protein breakfast, light

Are you worried about bone loss, osteopenia, or osteoporosis? In this episode, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Maki from Progress Your Health dive deep into what women can do—beyond medication—to protect and rebuild bone density through hormones, nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle. Learn how to: ● Understand your DEXA scan and what your T-score really means ● Support bone strength through weight-bearing exercise & muscle building ● Use HRT (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) to slow post-menopausal bone loss ● Balance calcium, magnesium, vitamin D + K2, and collagen the right way ● Avoid common pitfalls with over-supplementation ● Discover why healthspan +

Learn how to read a DEXA scan—step by step. In this live session, Dr. Valorie and Dr. Maki walk through real patient case studies and show you exactly how to interpret T-scores, Z-scores, and FRAX so you can understand osteopenia vs osteoporosis, track progress over time, and focus on what actually moves the needle for stronger bones. What you’ll learn ● T-Score vs Z-Score: What they measure and which one matters most for decisions ● FRAX (hip & major fracture risk): When it’s useful—and when it’s misleading ● Case studies over multiple years: How lifestyle, protein intake, weight-bearing exercise, and

In this episode, Dr. Robert Maki walks through his exact testosterone rhythmic dosing protocol—how he cycles doses daily across a 26 to 28-day month and seasonally (25% / 50% / 75%) to align with Dr. Valorie’s cycle. We cover why this “rhythm over static” approach is designed to preserve receptor sensitivity (avoiding the down-regulation common with large, infrequent injections), plus practical details like application sites, off-days, and lab targets. What you’ll learn: ● The men’s “rhythm”: monthly sync with partner + annual seasons (lowest winter → highest fall) ● Why off-days on 14 & 28 help up-regulate receptors ● The

In this episode, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki break down exactly how Dr. Valorie runs her personal rhythmic dosing—including the day-by-day estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) schedule that recreates a 28-day ovarian cycle. If you’ve heard us talk about “In-Betweeners” (women transitioning from late perimenopause into early menopause) and wondered how rhythmic dosing actually works in real life, this walkthrough is for you. What you’ll learn ● The difference between static vs rhythmic HRT—and why some In-Betweeners thrive on a cyclical protocol ● How a day-12 estradiol surge (with a softer “landing” on day 13) can mimic physiology