Thyroid and Hormonal Health with Dr. Angela Mazza
#186 – Thyroid and Hormonal Health with Dr. Angela Mazza
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Angela Mazza, a triple board-certified endocrinologist who specializes in thyroid disorders, diabetes, and hormone imbalances. Dr. Mazza is the founder of the Metabolic Center for Wellness in Central Florida, where she takes an integrative and personalized approach to patient care.
She is also the co-host of the Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza podcast and the author of Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Thyroid Health. Together, we explore how the thyroid gland affects women’s health, especially during midlife transitions such as perimenopause and menopause.
Dr. Mazza helps us understand the signs and symptoms of thyroid issues, the role of hormones, and the kinds of tests available to identify potential problems. She also explains the difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, how thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) works, and how thyroid issues can be prevented.
We discussed:
- Dr. Mazza’s decision to become an endocrinologist
- The location and function of the thyroid gland
- How thyroid changes often occur with age and impact women more than men
- The ways hormone shifts during perimenopause and menopause affect thyroid health
- Common symptoms of thyroid problems
- The types of tests that can identify thyroid issues
- The differences between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
- How you can help to prevent or minimize thyroid issues
- The relationship between thyroid disorders and diabetes
- Why Dr. Mazza is passionate about educating patients and the public about thyroid health
Links:
Podcast: Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza
Book: Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Thyroid Health
Website: Metabolic Center for Wellness
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