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Pellets inserted under the skin are a popular, though often expensive, way to get bioidentical hormone therapy in midlife. In addition to concerns about financial incentives for docs using pellets, the biggest concerns are often sky high levels in a woman’s system with this delivery method and no way to…
In the 1990s the Women’s Health Initiative began and it concluded in 2005 with what have now been deemed flawed conclusions about HRT causing cancer, heart disease and stroke. Nevertheless this created a panic and women everywhere stopped their HRT and we’ve been scared ever since. It’s important to understand…
A quick Google of “what to eat for my hormones” will bring up a lot of strategies that might work really well before perimenopause and menopause but fall short because the midlife hormone landscape is simply delicate and ever shifting. Many of these strategies are too subtle to make much…
While I’m sharing my experience here, I do think we have to be very…
HRT is rightfully back in the spotlight after years of unwarranted fear around using estrogen during perimenopause and menopause BUT it’s not appropriate or mandatory for every woman. Every woman deserves to understand all her options and while HRT is an important piece of the puzzle, it is not the…
Wondering if any of these seemingly miraculous midlife supplements that social media is serving up to you would help you with symptoms or issues you’re still dealing with in midlife? The answer is: maybe. This article will help you know what common ingredients in female hormone balance supplements actually do…
Most women who are interested in using HRT during perimenopause and menopause have heard…
If you’ve suspected your hormones are shifting and leading to your current symptoms you likely have been given a couple of typical responses including: no, hormones vary too much so we don't’ test them during perimenopause or certain tests are better than other during midlife. It is hard to make…