ENDOCRINE ECHO LOUNGE

Hypothyroidism During Pregnancy: What Every Expectant Mother Should Know How does hypothyroidism affect pregnancy, and why is thyroid hormone so important for a developing baby? In this episode, we explain how thyroid hormone supports your baby’s development, particularly during early pregnancy, and what can happen when thyroid hormone levels are too low. We discuss why women with hypothyroidism m...

Hypothyroidism Treatment: Understanding Your Options What is the best way to treat hypothyroidism? In this episode, we explain how hypothyroidism is treated, how thyroid hormone replacement works, and why taking your medication correctly matters. We discuss levothyroxine, how and when to take it, factors that can interfere with its absorption, and how blood tests help guide dose adjustments. We al...

Hypothyroidism — Symptoms, Causes and Diagnosis What does it mean to have an underactive thyroid, and how can it affect your health? In this episode of the Endocrine Echo Lounge, I explain hypothyroidism in simple, easy-to-understand terms, exploring its common symptoms, causes, and diagnosis. We discuss how hypothyroidism can cause fatigue, feeling cold, constipation, dry skin, difficulty concent...

Episode 3: Making Sense of Thyroid Tests — Understanding the Patterns What can your thyroid blood tests actually tell you? In this episode of the Endocrine Echo Lounge, Doctor Henry explains how to look at TSH, Free T4, and T3 together to understand what may be happening with the thyroid. We’ll explore the common patterns seen with hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, subclinical thyroid disease, norm...

in this episode of the Endocrine Echo Lounge, Doctor Henry explains how thyroid testing is used to evaluate thyroid function and uncover the cause of thyroid disease. We take a practical look at TSH, free T4, and T3, including why T3 can be especially helpful when evaluating hyperthyroidism and T3 thyrotoxicosis. We also discuss TPO antibodies, thyroglobulin antibodies, and TRAb, including the imp...

In this introductory episode of the Endocrine Echo Lounge, Doctor Henry begins a new series exploring the thyroid and the important role it plays in the body. We’ll start with the basics: What is the thyroid? What hormones does it produce? How does the thyroid communicate with the brain and pituitary gland? And how do thyroid hormones influence metabolism, energy, heart rate, temperature, and othe...

In this episode of the Endocrine Echo Lounge, Doctor Henry explains how osteoporosis treatment decisions are made from an endocrine perspective. Rather than focusing only on the T-score, we look at overall fracture risk, FRAX, previous fractures, other medical conditions, and medications that can contribute to bone loss. Doctor Henry discusses the major osteoporosis treatments, including bisphosph...

In this episode of the Endocrine Echo Lounge doctor henry explains osteoporosis, bone loss after menopause, fracture risk, and how osteoporosis is diagnosed. Why does osteoporosis become more common with aging and menopause? What does a DXA bone density scan actually tell you? And can you have osteoporosis or suffer a fragility fracture even when your bone density is not in the osteoporosis range?...

in this episode of Endocrine Echo Lounge, Doctor Henry explains what happens to your metabolism during and after menopause—and why the changes you may notice are about more than simply getting older. Why does weight seem to shift toward the abdomen? Why can maintaining muscle become more difficult? What happens to blood sugar, insulin sensitivity and cholesterol? And why does cardiovascular risk c...

In this episode of Endocrine Echo Lounge, Doctor Henry explains the evidence behind treating menopausal symptoms and how hormone therapy fits into the management of menopause. The episode explores menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), including the role of estrogen, when treatment may be appropriate, and the important differences between oral and transdermal estrogen. It also discusses when progestero...

Perimenopause: What Every Woman—and Her Partner—Should Know In this episode of the Endocrine Echo Lounge, Doctor Henry explains what perimenopause is, when it begins, and why the transition can look different from woman to woman. We discuss the common symptoms of perimenopause, how the diagnosis is made, and the important hormonal changes that occur as the ovaries gradually become less predictable...

In this episode of Endocrine Echo Lounge, Dr. Henry explains what patients really need to know about using GLP-1 medications in the real world. GLP-1 medications have transformed the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes, but their use also raises important practical questions. What side effects should you expect? When should you be concerned? What happens if you miss a dose? And what should yo...

GLP-1 Medications: Why Everyone Is Talking About Them GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound® have transformed the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity, but what are they, and why have they captured so much attention? In this episode of Endocrine Echo Lounge, Dr. Henry explains how GLP-1 medications work, who may benefit from them, and the science behind their impres...

Can herbs and supplements really help manage diabetes, or are many of the claims simply too good to be true? In this episode of Endocrine Echo Lounge, endocrinologist Dr. Henry takes an evidence-based look at some of the most popular natural remedies for diabetes and blood sugar control. You'll learn what current research says about berberine, psyllium fiber, cinnamon, cerasee (bitter melon), fenu...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting women, yet many go undiagnosed for years. In this episode of Endocrine Echo Lounge, Dr. Henry explains what PCOS is, why it develops, and how insulin resistance plays a central role in many of its symptoms. You'll learn why PCOS is more than just irregular menstrual cycles, how it can lead to acne, unwanted fac...

Pregnancy brings incredible changes to the body, including the way it handles blood sugar. In this episode of Endocrine Echo Lounge, Dr. Henry explains gestational diabetes in clear, easy-to-understand language. You'll learn why gestational diabetes develops, who is at risk, how it is diagnosed, and why early treatment is so important for both mother and baby. We discuss healthy eating, physical a...

in this episode of Endocrine Echo Lounge, Dr. Henry explains what Type 1 diabetes is, why it happens, and how the immune system mistakenly destroys the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. Learn the early warning signs, how Type 1 diabetes is diagnosed, why insulin is essential for survival, and how modern tools like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps are transforming daily l...

if you have type 2 diabetes, you've probably wondered: What should I actually eat? In this episode of the Endocrine Echo Lounge, Dr. Henry cuts through the confusion surrounding diabetes nutrition and explains what really matters when it comes to managing blood sugar and improving metabolic health. We'll discuss calories, portion sizes, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, healthy fats, intermittent fas...

Why do some people wake up at 3 AM with dangerously low blood sugar, while others feel all the symptoms of hypoglycemia even when their glucose is normal? In this episode of The Endocrine Echo Lounge, Dr. Henry explores the difference between true hypoglycemia and relative hypoglycemia, why nighttime lows occur, how alcohol and exercise can trigger delayed hypoglycemia, and which medications incre...

Welcome to the Endocrine Echo Lounge. In this episode, Dr. Henry explains the major complications of type 2 diabetes and why controlling blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol is so important. Learn how diabetes can affect the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, and feet — and more importantly, what can be done to prevent these complications. Complex medical topics are broken down into simple, pra...

Welcome to the Endocrine Echo Lounge. In this episode, Dr. Henry explains how type 2 diabetes is treated — from healthy lifestyle changes and metformin to newer medications like GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors. Learn how modern diabetes treatment not only lowers blood sugar, but also helps protect the heart, kidneys, and long-term health. Complex medical concepts are explained in simp...

Welcome to the Endocrine Echo Lounge with Dr. Henry. In this episode, Dr. Henry breaks down the differences between traditional finger-stick glucose testing and modern continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Learn how these devices work, why sensor readings can sometimes differ from finger-stick results, and what factors can affect accuracy — including compression lows, vitamin C, Tylenol, and sensor...

In the last episode, we talked about prediabetes—the stage many people don’t realize they’re in. But what happens when those changes continue over time? In this episode of Endocrine Echo Lounge with Dr. Henry, we break down type 2 diabetes in a clear and practical way—how it develops, how it connects to everything we’ve discussed so far, and what it actually means when you’re diagnosed. We explain...

So much of what we’ve discussed—metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and even gut health—can lead to a stage many people don’t even realize they’re in: prediabetes. In this episode of Endocrine Echo Lounge with Dr. Henry, we break down what prediabetes really means, why it often goes unnoticed, and how it reflects changes already happening beneath the surface. We explain this in a clear and sim...

In the last episode, we explored insulin resistance—the process driving many of the changes seen in metabolic syndrome. But there’s another layer to the story that often goes unnoticed: your gut. In this episode of Endocrine Echo Lounge with Dr. Henry, we take a closer look at how your digestive system—and the bacteria within it—may influence your metabolism, weight, and overall health. We break t...