Why Your HRT Isn't Working (And What to Actually Do About It) - Zora Benhamou
Hack My Age : Menopause UpgradeShow Notes
Are you just starting your hormone therapy for menopause and completely lost on why it's not working, why you feel worse or your friend is taking it differently than you and you don't know why? We cover: Why progesterone isn't one-size-fits-all, and what to do when it stops working for you
The best options when you can't tolerate progesterone
How to actually read your symptoms to figure out if you need more estrogen, more progesterone, or both
Why "no symptoms except bad sleep" is short sighted
The beginner mistakes women make when starting HRT that keep them stuck and confused
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