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Ep. 637 HRT Dosing: Absorption, Timing, and Lab Testing |Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy
Description
Welcome to this week’s Midlife Minute episode.
Today, we’re diving into listener questions about HRT dosing and the confusion surrounding administration. We explore several key themes, including absorption issues, lab draws, and cycling versus daily continuous dosing. I also compare oral progesterone with vaginal and transdermal progesterone.
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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
The estradiol dosage range I prefer, for bone protection
How heart disease risk can influence the route you select for HRT
I clarify the “start low and slow” approach to HRT dosing
Why women with uteruses need progesterone when taking estrogen
Why HRT dosing can become more complicated during perimenopause
How FDA-approved bioidentical hormones differ from compounded preparations
Various factors to consider when using an estradiol patch
Alternative routes of administration for women who feel unwell when taking progesterone orally
How providers can safely transition women from transdermal estradiol patches to other options
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