121. Not Sure What Age to Start HRT? This Will Help You Decide - Perimenopause Simplified | Lyssna här

Confused about when to start hormone replacement therapy? You're not alone. In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, we're cutting through the mixed messages and breaking down when to consider starting HRT, what symptoms to look out for, and how to know if it's the right move for you.

If you're in your 40s and feeling dismissed, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin…this one's for you.

We cover:

Why hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is so confusing and what's changed since the 2002 WHI study
The difference between perimenopause and menopause & why that matters for HRT timing
Common early symptoms that may signal hormone shifts (and which hormone to start with first)
When estrogen might be added - it's earlier than you think
The risks of waiting too long to start HRT
Why and when I started HRT myself

Sources:

Hormone Therapy & Cardiovascular Disease: The Role of Timing

Hormone Therapy & Cognition

Prevention of Osteoporosis

NAMS Hormone Therapy Position

To learn about hormone therapy, grab Claudia's FREE resource: 3-Day HRT Crash Course.

In just 3 quick emails, you'll learn:

📌 What HRT is + how it works to improve symptoms
📌 The different types + how to choose for you
📌 Common mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Connect with Claudia:

Free resources:

👉Perimenopause Daily Checklist

👉HRT Crash Course: What Every Woman 40+ Needs to Know Before Starting Hormone Therapy

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