With all the information out there from practioners and online experts, it can feel like we have all the research and protocols locked down for women and HRT. The truth is there is much we know, much we suspect and much we still do not know for sure. In this epsisode, I will cover the main HRT players of estrogen, testosterone and progesterone and where I see confusion, assumptions and misinformation leaving women vulnerable and/or frustrated.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Brooke Show #444: Should You Be Cycling Your HRT?
Dr. Brooke Show #454: Why Bone Health Is a Marker of HEALTH, Not Just Disease
Dr. Brooke Blog: What Women Need to Know About Using Testosterone
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