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Lume Minute: Are There Other Reasons to Take Hormone Therapy Besides the Approved List?

Lume Minute: Are There Other Reasons to Take Hormone Therapy Besides the Approved List?

Update: 2025-06-04
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Today’s question for Dr. Sarah Shaw is:


Are there other reasons to take hormone therapy besides the approved list?


In this episode, you'll discover:

  • Hormone therapy is not a panacea and requires a nuanced approach
  • The appropriate off-label uses for hormone therapy
  • What is the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause
  • The importance of HT when menopause happens before the age of 40


Lume Women + Health is now open! They understand the unique challenges women face during perimenopause and beyond. Be sure to check out their dedicated menopause program that provides personalized support, medical guidance, and lifestyle optimization education to help you manage symptoms, improve your well-being, and thrive during this life stage.


Every week, the team at Lume Women + Health will be dropping into our podcast to answer one of your questions. Be sure to follow our podcast so that you never miss these Lume Minutes. Find ‘This Is Perimenopause, the podcast’ wherever you listen to your favorites.


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Lume Minute: Are There Other Reasons to Take Hormone Therapy Besides the Approved List?

Lume Minute: Are There Other Reasons to Take Hormone Therapy Besides the Approved List?

This Is Perimenopause: Women's Health, Perimenopause and Menopause Journey by Michelle Stainton and Mikelle Ethier