Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
Episodes
155: Understanding Female Libido: Beyond the Pink Pill
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the new FDA approval of a prescription called Addyi, aimed at treating Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder ...
154: Progesterone Explained: Your Guide to Hormonal Balance
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the importance of hormonal health, focusing on progesterone. He explains the differences between bioident...
153: The Power of Testosterone in Women's Health
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the critical role of testosterone in women's health, addressing common misconceptions and the importance o...
152: ESTROGEN - A Primer: The Black Box Warning Fraud
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone delves into the complexities of hormonal health, focusing on estrogen and its various forms. He discusses the impor...
151: Unmasking Health Scams: The Fraudulent Five
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the intersection of traditional and alternative medicine, focusing on the prevalence of misinformation in...
150: Exploring Endocrinology with Dr. Cassie Smith
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Confessions of a Male Gynecologist, Dr. Shawn Tassone interviews Dr. Cassie Smith, a board-certified endocrinologist. They discuss ...
149: Heart Smart: The Truth About Prevention with Dr. Joel Kahn
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Diet has become one of the most polarizing topics in modern health. Whether it's carnivore, keto, or veganism, conversations around food can quickly b...
148: The Perimenopause Revolution with Dr Mariza Snyder
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Mariza Snyder discusses her new book, 'The Perimenopause Revolution,' focusing on the often-overlooked stage of perimenopause. Th...
147: Breast Cancer Screening & Hormone Health: What Every Woman Should Know
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Confessions of a Male Gynecologist, Dr. Shawn Tassone explores the vital connection between hormone health and breast cancer screen...
146: The Hidden Dangers of Traditional Menstrual Products
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Confessions of a Male Gynecologist, Dr. Shawn Tassone welcomes Arielle Loupos, founder of Flower Girl, to discuss the importance of...
145: The Tylenol and Autism Debate: Understanding the Facts
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the recent concerns surrounding autism diagnoses, the role of Tylenol in pregnancy, and the ongoing debat...
144: Menopause 101: Facts, Myths, and What You Need to Know
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone dives into the often misunderstood world of menopause. He clears up common misconceptions, answers the most frequen...
143: The Future of Women's Health: Hormones, Peptides & Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Amy Killen
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Confessions of a Male Gynecologist, Dr. Shawn Tassone interviews Dr. Amy Killen, who shares her journey from emergency medicine to ...
142: GLP-1 Unfiltered: Why The Fearmongering Misses The Mark
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the complexities of hormonal health, focusing on the use of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic for weigh...
141: What a Holistic Gyno Really Thinks About ACV, Seed Cycling, and TikTok Trends
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the importance of understanding wellness trends, particularly those popularized on social media platforms...
140: Pellets, Patches & Pills - Which Hormone Delivery Is Right For You?
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the complexities of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women, emphasizing the importance of personaliz...
139: Perimenopause Isn't PMS On Steroids - It's A Hormonal Identity Crisis
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Confession 139: "Hormones are not bad for you." In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the complexities of perimenopause, emphasizing that it i...
138: The 5 Hormone Lies Keeping Women Sick and Tired
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever been told your labs are "normal," your symptoms are "just part of getting older," or that hormone therapy is dangerous… this episode ...
137: Trusting Your Intuition and Finding Fertility with Monica Cox
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dr. Shawn Tassone and Monica discuss the complexities of the fertility journey, emphasizing the importance of holistic approache...
136: Hormones 101: Understanding the Basics
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the fundamentals of hormonal health, focusing on the roles of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA,...
135: Holistic Health and Hormone Balance
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the importance of holistic health and hormone balance, introducing his SHINES protocol and the Holis...
134: The Menopause Waiting Game: Why 12 Months of Suffering Isn't Required
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause isn't a medical condition requiring endurance—it's a physiological transition that responds to intervention. While the diagnostic criteria...
133: The Science Shifts: New NAMS Study Reveals HRT Benefits Beyond 65
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone examines a paradigm-shifting study from the Journal of the North American Menopause Society that demolishes decades...
132: Nicotine: Benefits or Addictive Hell - Maybe Both?
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the complexities of nicotine, its historical context, biological effects, and personal experiences w...
131: Your Normal Is Different: Finding Your Hormonal Archetype
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Your normal is different than everybody else's." There's so much misinformation out there about hormones. The misunderstanding of the Women's Health ...
130: Pap Smears: The History, The Myths and The Misinformation
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the importance of pap smears in women's health, addressing recent misinformation and the historical conte...
129: $HIT Shawn Says: Debunking Health Myths & The Truth About Trends
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Shawn Tassone and Maddie discuss various topics related to women's health, including the impact of AI on medical practices, the de...
128: Casey Means, MAHA, and the Office of the Surgeon General
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the nomination of Casey Means as Surgeon General, exploring her background, credentials, and the implicat...
127: The Scam That Is Functional Medicine
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the complexities and controversies surrounding functional medicine and its distinction from integrative m...
126: Postmenopausal Bleeding: What Every Woman Needs To Know
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the complexities of postmenopausal bleeding, emphasizing the importance of understanding hormone hea...
125: The Truth About Semaglutide
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
124: Navigating PCOS: Insights from a Women's Dietitian
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD, speaks with Corey Ruth, a renowned dietitian specializing in PCOS. They discuss the challenges women face wit...
123: Top 10 Biohacking Scams
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the various scams and misleading trends in the wellness community, particularly focusing on biohacking. H...
122: $hit Shawn Says: Unfiltered Medicine and Navigating Women's Health in the Age of AI
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses various topics related to women's health, including the implications of over-the-counter birth control, t...
121: The Hormone Balance Bible, The 12 Archetypes, and The SHINES Protocol
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Your normal is different than everybody else's." There's so much misinformation out there about hormones. The misunderstanding of the Women's Health ...
120: Medical Education Crisis: How Dumbed-Down Standards Are Failing Women's Health
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, emph...
119: Estriol Face Creams: Scams and False Claims
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
118: The Healing Power of Metabolic Health: A Deep Dive with Temple Stewart
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD, and registered dietitian, Temple Stewart, explore metabolic optimization through nutritional intervention, wi...
117: Mammography, Ultrasounds, and Thermography - The Battle Begins
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses various aspects of hormone health, particularly focusing on breast cancer screening methods including mam...
116: The Controversial History of HRT and Safety of Estradiol
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Confession #116: "The logic behind prescribing hormones is absurd." In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the complexities and controversies su...
115: GLP1 and Weight Loss - Don't Buy the Negativity
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Confession #115: "Negativity sells, that's the reality." In this conversation, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the complexities of hormonal health, focusi...
114: The Medical Gender Gap: Women Treated As Second Class Citizens
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Confession #114: Women are 10% less likely than men to have their pain assessed In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the significant dispariti...
113: Murder of United CEO Brian Thompson - Why Is This Happening?
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the challenges women face with hormonal issues and the resources available to help them. He then addresse...
112: 10 Things I Wish You Had for Christmas
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses various aspects of women's health, focusing on hormone balance and the importance of proper supplementati...
111: The Truth About Estradiol After 65 - Decreases Cancer and Dementia Prolongs Life
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses a recent study published in the Journal of the North American Menopause Society that challenges the previ...
110: The Beef Stroganoff Principal and Advocacy
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Confession #110: You can't please everyone In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the importance of understanding and communication in healthcar...
109: Bioidentical Hormones, Compounded, Synthetic: Whats The Difference?
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Confession #109: Compounding is the creation of a pharmaceutical preparation In this conversation, Dr. Shawn Tassone, a holistic gynecologist, discuss...
108: Evaluating Menopause Content: Hubris, Allopathy, and The Grifters
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Confession #108: There are scammer doctors out there In this conversation, Dr. Shawn Tassone, a holistic gynecologist, discusses various aspects of wo...
107: THE HORMONE PROJECT : ADVOCATE AND EDUCATE
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Confession #107: I'm starting something called The Hormone Project In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone introduces the Hormone Project, a new initiative...
106: Perimenopause with Dr Mariza Snyder
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Confession #106: Most women are being denied hormone replacement therapy In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone interviews Mariza Snyder about her experie...
105: MASTERCLASS: The Power of Spirulina with Dr Isaac Berzin
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Confession #105: Microalgae have nothing to do with life In this episode of Confessions of a Male Gynecologist, Dr. Shawn Tassone interviews Professor...
104: THYROID MADNESS CONTINUES - Labs and Function Thyroid 101
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Confession #104: When you start talking about thyroid, people get crazy In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the topic of thyroid health. He h...
103: Learn True Health with Ashley James
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone interviews Ashley James, host of the Learn True Health podcast. Ashley shares her personal journey of overcoming an...
102: Lab Testing 202: Blood, Saliva or Urine and What Labs to Check
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tassone discusses the different types of hormone testing, including blood, saliva, and urine. Dr. Tassone also discusses the importance of being a...
101: 10 Questions About Menopause and Perimenopause
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the topic of menopause and addresses common questions and misconceptions surrounding it. He emphasizes th...
100: Gender and Sex: The Definitions
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the concepts of sex and gender. He explains the differences between the two and provides definitions for ...
99: Money and Menopause: Making You a Savvy Consumer
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the supplement industry and the marketing tactics used to sell menopause-related products. He emphasizes ...
98: Worldlink and Evexipel - The Ethical Demise of Hormone Replacement
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the issue of hormone overdoses and the training providers receive in hormone therapy. He highlights a spe...
97: Functional Nutrition & Managing Metabolism with Betty Murray
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Dr. Tassone is joined by special guest, Dr. Betty Murray, a functional medicine practitioner, who discusses her approach to women's health and t...
96: LIBIDO - You Don't Want None and You Ain't Getting None
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
95: Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) - What When Why How
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the use of low dose naltrexone (LDN) as a treatment for various conditions, particularly autoimmune disea...
94: THE NUN: Low Testosterone - What When Why
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode focuses on the topic of testosterone deficiency in women, which is the number one hormone imbalance across all age groups. Dr. Tas...
93: Perimenopause – The Power and The Peril
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses perimenopause and the symptoms associated with it. He highlights the issue of marketing and selling produ...
92: The Hormone Bill of Rights
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the patient's bill of rights and what patients should expect from their healthcare providers. He covers topics such as con...
91: Does Estrogen Cause Breast Cancer?
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ab...
90: Metformin, Berberine, Dihydroberberine: Which One Is Best?
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the use of metformin, berberine, and dihydroberberine for weight loss in women, particularly those in peri...
89: Mammograms, Thermograms and USPSTF Recommendations
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the recent recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) regarding mammo...
88: Progesterone and Progesterone Scams: What You Need To Know
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the misleading claims and false information surrounding hormone creams, specifically wild yam cream. He h...
87: Bioidentical vs Synthetic Hormones: What, How and Why
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses the difference between synthetic and bioidentical hormones. He explains that bioidentical hormones are st...
86: Estradiol After 65 - Decreases Cancer and Dementia Prolongs Life
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses a recent study published in the Journal of the North American Menopause Society that challenges the previ...
85: Hormone Pellets and Injections - The Injuring of Women for Money
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Confession: "Hormone injections and hormone pellets are horrible. Anybody putting them in, in my opinion, is committing malpractice." - Shawn Tassone...
84: Washington Post and the Misogynistic Politicization of Birth Control
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Women are getting off birth control amid misinformation explosion." - a very problematic article in the Washington Post last week. Written by two peo...
83: North American Menopause Society (NAMS) - Are You Listening?????
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"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 ...
82: How You Can Work With Me - The Appointment Process
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
81: Celebrity Women Selling You Stuff: Beware the Celebrity Trap
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 gettin...
80: Synthetic vs Bioidentical HRT - We Have to Differentiate
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there are only four bioidentical hormones? The amount of misinformation and confusion surrounding hormone replacement options - especiall...
79: Semaglutide & Weight Loss - The Good, The Bad, and The Beautiful
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Semaglutide is a fantastic medication when used the right way. Anybody with a passing interest in weight loss has probably heard about semaglutide. Wh...
78: Does Estrogen Cause Breast Cancer?
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ab...
77: Hormone Testing 101
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
76: Estriol Face Creams: The New Scams and Old False Claims
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"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 soc...
75: MY KIDS: Third Child Angelo - Covid, Finance, and the Myth of Sisyphus
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
74: Youngest Child - Navigating Gen Z with a Positive Attitude
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
73: Hormone Pellets for Women - Misogyny and Malpractice in Women's Health
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I can't bring myself emotionally, spiritually, psychologically, or physically to use hormone pellets with my patients. Hormone pellets are tiny pellet...
72: MY KIDS: Second Born Hunter: Adaptation, Persistence and Medical School
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 toda...
71: MY KIDS: First Born Hannah - Divorce, Abortion, and Weight Loss
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 of...
70: Hormone Harmony for Younger Women – Balancing Hormones Without Taking Hormones
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"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...
69: MASTERCLASS: Fitness and Hormonal Harmony with Lacey Dunn
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"A majority of people are overfed but undernourished - eating a lot of calories but not consuming essential nutrients." - Lacey Dunn When it comes to ...
68: Fertility and the SHINES Protocol - The Info You NEEDED
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
67: Breast Implant Illness With Anthony Youn, MD
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Traditional plastic surgery training taught Dr. Anthony Youn that the bigger the operation, the better. This idea was reinforced throughout medical sc...
66: The Hormone Balance Bible and The SHINES Protocol
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Your normal is different than everybody else's." There's so much misinformation out there about hormones. The misunderstanding of the Women's Health ...
65: Breasts and Iodine: Violet Daily and Beautiful Breasts
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first step to good breast health is having an intimate relationship with your breasts. Since the person themself catches most breast abnormalities...
64: Menopause and Natural Solutions – How does each work and which are the best?
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's so much information out there about perimenopause and menopause that it can get difficult to distill down into actionable advice. Not to menti...
63: Breast Cancer Facts and Prevention with Dr V
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One in eight women will get a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, and most don't have a family history. Despite the billions of dollars pumped ...
62: The Mysterious Menopause: HRT, Cancer, Cycling, and How to Thrive
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause is not something to suffer from; it's a natural state. By definition, a menopause diagnosis requires you to go 12 months without a period. H...
61: Game Changers with Jessica Cording
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have a lot of responsibility as healthcare providers showing up in the media space. People look to us for information and expect that they can trus...
60: MASTERCLASS - Jenn Reed on Fit in your 50s and Beyond
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Building muscle is key. It's the organ of longevity; we need it." - Jenn Reed As a midlife woman going through menopause, Jenn Reed faced the same ch...
59: PCOS PRIMER: Options and Treatment Plans
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a relatively common condition that affects many women of reproductive age. Despite that, we still lack clear diagn...
58: Supplement Quality and Efficacy Unveiled: Wisdom from Industry Insiders
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"The most expensive supplement is the one that doesn't work." Whenever I go on Instagram, I'm inundated with ads from supplement companies. They all m...
57: America is Failing Women's Health
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Culture, politics, medical practices, and scientific understandings of the female body all influence our knowledge of women's health. In today's episo...
56: MASTERCLASS with SILVY KHOUCASIAN - Attachment Types and Relationships
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to attachment theory, there are four different attachment styles: secure, anxious, fearful-avoidant, and dismissive-avoidant. These are shap...