Do you have questions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in menopause but you don’t know who to ask?
Enter our guest in this episode of Midlife Rise + Thrive, Jennifer Gularson. Jennifer is a functional medicine practitioner who specializes in HRT for perimenopausal and menopausal women, and she’s here to answer your burning questions about HRT.
This is something that isn’t talked about a lot, so it’s no surprise that you have unanswered questions. This episode will provide you with some foundational information about what happens to your hormones during menopause, what HRT can help with, and what HRT might look like in different circumstances. We’re talking about symptoms, benefits, risks, methods, and so much more.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
- The lack of support and information for people going through menopause
- The best time to replace hormones
- Why women need testosterone
- Ways to test your hormone levels
- What we know about breast cancer risks
- Who should not try HRT
- Benefits of estrogen that you might not know about
- HRT methods that are available
- The roles of different hormones in your body
I hope this episode answers some of your questions about HRT and hormones in general. Whether you’re just starting to notice some signs of menopause on the horizon or you’ve been dealing with symptoms for years, this episode has something for you. Jennifer is passionate about helping you feel your best and I just know that you’re going to love getting to know her in this episode.
Did you know that if you are in the Maryland area, you can set up a consultation with me at one of my two clinics? I would absolutely love to meet you. Go to www.meadowhillwellness.com to find out more. I hope to see you soon!
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