Dr. Brendan McCarthy

Dr. Brendan McCarthy founded Protea Medical Center in 2006. In his role as Chief Medical Officer, Protea has grown and evolved into a dynamic medical center serving not only the Phoenix Valley, but also central Arizona. Dr. McCarthy is the author of, Jump Off The Mood Swing, A Sane Woman’s Guide To Her Crazy Hormones. He’s also internationally recognized as an expert in hormone replacement therapy. He has lectured physicians and pharmacists on topics such as weight loss, infertility, hormone replacement therapy, nutritional therapy and more. Through a growing referral network, individual patients have helped grow Protea Medical Center into the thriving practice it is today. Not through marketing programs or advertising schemes: one successful case after another has enabled Protea to achieve the position it currently holds. This podcast is to bring you everything Dr. McCarthy knows, to help you get your life to where you want it to be.

Dr. Brendan McCarthy is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 204 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Dr. Brendan McCarthy, a education show with 204 episodes published.

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  Episode #208

  Progesterone & Your Uterine Health: What Women Need to Know in Perimenopause

  Sep 16, 202617 min

  Progesterone plays an important role in regulating the uterine lining, especially during the perimenopause years when ovulation becomes less consistent and estrogen may remain present without adequate progesterone. In this episode, Dr. Brendan McCarthy discusses the relationship between estrogen, progesterone, and the endometrium, including why heavier or changing menstrual cycles shouldn't simply be dismissed as “part of perimenopause.” Patient Education: Explore our patient education resources here: https://protealife.com/patient-education ⚠️ This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Do not abruptly change or stop hormone therapy based on information you hear online. Talk with your healthcare provider about your specific situation. Dr. Brendan McCarthy is the founder and Chief Medical Officer of Protea Medical Center in Arizona. With over two decades of experience, he’s helped thousands of patients navigate hormonal imbalances using bioidentical HRT, nutrition, and root-cause medicine. He’s also taught and mentored other physicians on integrative approaches to hormone therapy, weight loss, fertility, and more. If you’re ready to take your health seriously, this podcast is a great place to start. Tap Subscribe to learn more about what’s actually happening in your body, and what to do about it. Read Dr. McCarthy’s Book: Jump Off the Mood Swing – A Sane Woman’s Guide to Her Crazy Hormones https://www.amazon.com/Jump-Off-Mood-... Follow Dr. McCarthy: Instagram: @drbrendanmccarthy TikTok: @drbrendanmccarthy Website: www.protealife.com Got a question or topic for a future episode? Let us know in the comments!

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  Episode #207

  Why Progesterone Affects Women Differently: The Route You Take Matters

  Sep 9, 202619 min

  Why does progesterone help one woman sleep, feel calm, and finally feel like herself again—while another woman feels anxious, restless, or completely unlike herself? The answer may have a lot to do with how progesterone enters the body and what it becomes after you take it. In Part 11 of this progesterone series, Dr. Brendan McCarthy breaks down why the route of administration matters when using bioidentical oral micronized progesterone. Oral, transvaginal, transrectal, topical, and sublingual routes can influence how progesterone is metabolized and where its effects are felt. Patient Education: Explore our patient education resources here: https://protealife.com/patient-education ⚠️ This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Do not abruptly change or stop hormone therapy based on information you hear online. Talk with your healthcare provider about your specific situation. Dr. Brendan McCarthy is the founder and Chief Medical Officer of Protea Medical Center in Arizona. With over two decades of experience, he’s helped thousands of patients navigate hormonal imbalances using bioidentical HRT, nutrition, and root-cause medicine. He’s also taught and mentored other physicians on integrative approaches to hormone therapy, weight loss, fertility, and more. If you’re ready to take your health seriously, this podcast is a great place to start. Tap Subscribe to learn more about what’s actually happening in your body, and what to do about it. Read Dr. McCarthy’s Book: Jump Off the Mood Swing – A Sane Woman’s Guide to Her Crazy Hormones https://www.amazon.com/Jump-Off-Mood-... Follow Dr. McCarthy: Instagram: @drbrendanmccarthy TikTok: @drbrendanmccarthy Website: www.protealife.com Got a question or topic for a future episode? Let us know in the comments!

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  Episode #206

  Does Progesterone Cause Breast Cancer? The Truth About Natural vs. Synthetic Progesterone

  Sep 2, 202621 min

  Does progesterone cause breast cancer—or could it actually play a protective role in the body? The answer isn't as simple as the headlines make it seem. In this episode, Dr. Brendan McCarthy breaks down one of the most confusing conversations in hormone health: the difference between bioidentical progesterone and synthetic progestins. Not all medications called “progesterone” are the same. They may protect the uterine lining in similar ways, but they can behave very differently throughout the body. Patient Education: Explore our patient education resources here: https://protealife.com/patient-education ⚠️ This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Do not abruptly change or stop hormone therapy based on information you hear online. Talk with your healthcare provider about your specific situation. Dr. Brendan McCarthy is the founder and Chief Medical Officer of Protea Medical Center in Arizona. With over two decades of experience, he’s helped thousands of patients navigate hormonal imbalances using bioidentical HRT, nutrition, and root-cause medicine. He’s also taught and mentored other physicians on integrative approaches to hormone therapy, weight loss, fertility, and more. If you’re ready to take your health seriously, this podcast is a great place to start. Tap Subscribe to learn more about what’s actually happening in your body, and what to do about it. Read Dr. McCarthy’s Book: Jump Off the Mood Swing – A Sane Woman’s Guide to Her Crazy Hormones https://www.amazon.com/Jump-Off-Mood-... Follow Dr. McCarthy: Instagram: @drbrendanmccarthy TikTok: @drbrendanmccarthy Website: www.protealife.com Got a question or topic for a future episode? Let us know in the comments!

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  Episode #205

  Estrogen Delivery Methods Explained: Pills, Patches, Injections & Pellets

  Aug 26, 202624 min

  How you receive estrogen matters. In this episode, Dr. Brendan McCarthy breaks down the different ways estrogen can be delivered — including oral estrogen, topical/transdermal estrogen, injections, and pellets — and explains why the route of delivery can change how the hormone behaves in your body. He discusses first-pass metabolism, estrone conversion, transdermal delivery, vaginal estrogen, injection esters, pellets, lab monitoring, and why informed consent and ongoing follow-up are essential to hormone replacement therapy. Most importantly, this episode is about understanding your options. You deserve to know what you're taking, how it's being delivered, what it may do, what the risks are, and how your provider plans to monitor you. Patient Education: Explore our patient education resources here: https://protealife.com/patient-education ⚠️ This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Do not abruptly change or stop hormone therapy based on information you hear online. Talk with your healthcare provider about your specific situation. If you found this episode helpful, like, share, and subscribe for more conversations about hormones, health, and personalized medicine. Dr. Brendan McCarthy is the founder and Chief Medical Officer of Protea Medical Center in Arizona. With over two decades of experience, he’s helped thousands of patients navigate hormonal imbalances using bioidentical HRT, nutrition, and root-cause medicine. He’s also taught and mentored other physicians on integrative approaches to hormone therapy, weight loss, fertility, and more. If you’re ready to take your health seriously, this podcast is a great place to start. Tap Subscribe to learn more about what’s actually happening in your body, and what to do about it. Read Dr. McCarthy’s Book: Jump Off the Mood Swing – A Sane Woman’s Guide to Her Crazy Hormones https://www.amazon.com/Jump-Off-Mood-... Follow Dr. McCarthy: Instagram: @drbrendanmccarthy TikTok: @drbrendanmccarthy Website: www.protealife.com Got a question or topic for a future episode? Let us know in the comments!

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  Episode #204

  Vaginal Estrogen, Menopause & Hormones: What Your Doctor May Not Be Telling You

  Aug 19, 202623 min

  Vaginal and urinary symptoms are common during perimenopause and menopause—but understanding why they happen and how different forms of estrogen work can be confusing. In Episode 8 of this hormone series, Dr. Brendan McCarthy breaks down the relationship between systemic estrogen, vaginal estrogen, estradiol, estriol, testosterone, and the genitourinary symptoms many women experience during menopause. He discusses: Why oral estrogen doesn't necessarily reach every tissue in the body the way you might expect The difference between systemic and vaginal estrogen Why vaginal estrogen can be an important medical intervention—not simply a "cream" How estrogen can affect vaginal tissue, pH, and urinary health The role of androgens like testosterone in vaginal and genitourinary health What we know—and still don't know—about vaginal estrogen transfer to a partner Why informed consent means truly understanding your treatment Questions you can ask your provider about your hormone therapy and monitoring Dr. McCarthy's goal is simple: to give women unbiased information so they can feel more informed, curious, and confident when making decisions about their health. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Talk with your healthcare provider about what treatment approach is appropriate for you. Download the free research resources and citations: Visit www.protealife.com for episode notes, references, and educational materials. Dr. Brendan McCarthy is the founder and Chief Medical Officer of Protea Medical Center in Arizona. With over two decades of experience, he’s helped thousands of patients navigate hormonal imbalances using bioidentical HRT, nutrition, and root-cause medicine. He’s also taught and mentored other physicians on integrative approaches to hormone therapy, weight loss, fertility, and more. If you’re ready to take your health seriously, this podcast is a great place to start. Tap Subscribe to learn more about what’s actually happening in your body, and what to do about it. Read Dr. McCarthy’s Book: Jump Off the Mood Swing – A Sane Woman’s Guide to Her Crazy Hormones https://www.amazon.com/Jump-Off-Mood-... Follow Dr. McCarthy: Instagram: @drbrendanmccarthy TikTok: @drbrendanmccarthy Website: www.protealife.com Got a question or topic for a future episode? Let us know in the comments!

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