Changes to your skin––add it to the list of things women face during perimenopause. It’s completely understandable that you’ll want to change up your skincare routine. 

However, you may want to get more information before slathering yourself with topical estrogen in response to skin changes and unwanted signs of aging.

In this episode of OvaryActive, Drs. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su and Amy Voedisch explain recent studies with relevant findings for women’s health. First, they look at a study focused on the effects of using topical estrogen during perimenopause and menopause. They also discuss findings from a study on hormone therapy’s impact on biological aging.

If all that sounds complicated, it is. Amy and Rebecca are geeking out on the findings for you, so you can simply walk away with what you need to know for your health and your skin. 

What you’ll hear in this episode:

[02:29 ] What’s the deal with estrogen face cream?

[06:45 ] Exploring estrogen's impact

[09:14 ] What does this study tell us? 

[27:15 ] Recommendations for alternative skin care 

[29:43 ] Hormone therapy and biological aging

[36:19 ] Practical takeaways and future topics

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Meet the Docs:

More information about Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su: 

Gennev:  www.gennev.com/clinician/dr-rebecca-dunsmoor-su

LinkedIn @rebecca-dunsmoor-su

More information about Dr. Amy Voedisch:

Stanford Medical Clinic: stanfordhealthcare.org/doctors/v/amy-voedisch.html