#118 - Innovation in Fibroid Freedom & Minimally Invasive Surgical Solutions With Dr. Ryan Armstrong

What if the symptoms you have been told are “just part of hormonal changes and perimenopause” are actually a misdiagnosed medical condition that's progressively getting worse without being properly addressed?

In this episode of Maximizing Hormones, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause, Louise Valentine, one of the world’s leading integrative health practitioners and exercise physiologists, sits down with Dr. Ryan Armstrong to break down fibroids, chronic pain, and vascular issues in a way that finally makes sense. Together, they explore why heavy bleeding, chronic fatigue, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, and leg cramping are so common in active women and why they should never be ignored or normalized.

Dr. Ryan explains minimally invasive treatments like uterine fibroid embolization that preserve the uterus while dramatically improving quality of life, often with faster recovery and fewer long-term risks than traditional surgery. Louise adds critical context around hormone balance, nutrition, and strength training, showing how medical care, targeted fitness and lifestyle strategies work best together.

Listeners will walk away with clarity around symptoms to watch for, questions to ask their doctors, and reassurance that there are modern, effective options that do not require extreme or life-altering procedures. This episode is empowering, practical, and especially valuable for women who want to stay active, strong, and pain-free through perimenopause and beyond.

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Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro and natural hormone balance for long-term relief
(3:00) Fibroids explained in simple terms
(6:10) Hormones, inflammation, and injury risk
(12:50) Uterine fibroid embolization explained
(18:11) Risks of hysterectomy and why alternatives matter
(20:38) Innovative treatments for knee pain and plantar fasciitis
(23:29) Venous insufficiency, cramping, and varicose veins
(30:20) Heavy bleeding, anemia, and athletic performance
(32:29) Ablation vs embolization for fibroid care
(36:06) Outro

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