The Hormone Cafe

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down bioidentical hormones—what they actually are, how they differ from synthetic hormones, and how they’re used safely and effectively in clinical practice. She walks through testosterone, progesterone, estrogen, and DHEA, explaining how each hormone functions in the body, the best delivery methods, and why dosing, timing, and personalization matter so much.

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down perimenopause—what it is, how to know if you’re in it, and what you can do to feel better during this major hormonal transition. She explains why symptoms can feel extreme and unpredictable, how hormone testing actually works in perimenopause, and why a whole-body, root-cause approach is essential for long-term relief.

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains how IV nutrient therapy can support fertility when diet and supplements aren’t enough. She breaks down why nutrient deficiencies persist despite “doing everything right,” how IVs bypass absorption barriers, and how targeted IV formulations can improve egg quality, sperm quality, implantation, and surgical recovery.

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down the three most common female hormone profiles—low estrogen & progesterone, estrogen dominant, and progesterone dominant/low estrogen—and explains how each one affects mood, energy, cycles, fertility, and overall health. This episode empowers women to understand their symptoms, test hormones properly, and align nutrition, exercise, supplements, and treatment with their unique hormone profile.

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson is joined again by Kelly Sinning, licensed professional counselor and perinatal mental health specialist, to explore how women’s mental health fluctuates across the menstrual cycle. From hormonal highs and lows to how to communicate needs with partners and friends, this episode provides actionable insights for thriving mentally and emotionally throughout your cycle.