Is It Hot In Here? Midlife Podcast

Answering Your Questions About HRT In Menopause (side effects, HRT not working, biggest myths, and more)

Is It Hot In Here? Midlife Podcast

Show Notes

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Confused about HRT in menopause?

Today Dr Naomi Potter is answering as many questions as possible about HRT – all sent in by our lovely listeners.

From what to do if progesterone affects your mood or sleep, to why vaginal oestrogen is still so underused, you can expect these frequently asked questions to be addressed with clear, practical, reassuring advice.

💬 Topics include:

• How to know if you need HRT • Can you take HRT in your 30s? • HRT and endometriosis • What to do if one HRT product doesn’t suit you • Bleeding on HRT • Taking HRT while still having periods • Progesterone, mood and sleep • Mirena coil and progesterone • Stopping HRT suddenly • Testosterone and PCOS • Vaginal oestrogen and recurrent UTIs • HRT alternatives and supplements • Anxiety after starting HRT

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