63. Should You Test Your Hormones Before Starting Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?
Description
If you’re in the trenches of perimenopause, you may be thinking about testing your hormones - especially if you’re considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
I’m diving into how to know if you *really* need hormone testing before starting HRT, the ‘broader picture’ that's happening within your body, key blood markers to test, how to access testing without a provider, and more.
If your lab levels are ‘normal’, but you couldn’t feel further from ‘normal’, don’t allow that to be your story. Perimenopause doesn’t have to suck!
Our 1:1 Program, 90 Day Powerful Peri Protocol, is the program for women 35+ who want to lose weight, improve sleep, energy & mood. We take a root-cause, holistic approach that is individualized to YOU!
Episode Recap:
- Current changes I’m experiencing in perimenopause {2:01 }
- Why there isn’t one ‘magic bullet’ that’s going to solve all of your problems in perimenopause {6:10 }
- Key bloodwork markers to test {11:23 }
- My current rec for accessing blood testing {13:46 }
- Why you may want hormone replacement therapy {19:56 }
- The DUTCH test + the value of the HTMA {21:54 }
- Options for accessing HRT without your provider {24:52 }
- The dynamic nature of perimenopause + why utilizing HRT is proactive for your longevity {29:54 }
Links & References:
- Check out full show notes HERE
- Join the 90 Day 1:1 Program, Powerful Peri Protocol HERE
- Check out Function Health to access blood testing.
- Thrive Lab, Raena Health for HRT prescriptions.
- Institute of Bioidentical Medicine (IOBIM)
- Ep. 45 | Mastering Midlife, Perimenopause, and Aging to Thrive with Maria Claps & Kristin Johnson
- The Great Menopause Myth by Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps
- Happy Healthy Hormones by Dr. Daved Rosensweet
- Connect with me on Instagram @margaretannpowell and @fueledandfreenutrition
- Learn more about working with our team by visiting our website
- Send us an email at fueledandfreepodcast@gmail.com
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