The Pill in Our 20s, HRT in Our 50s: Are We Missing Something? | Dr Lara Briden
The Julia Bradbury PodcastShow Notes
The pill in our 20s, HRT in our 50s… why do we think so differently about our hormones at different stages of life?
Julia sits down with naturopathic doctor and author Dr Lara Briden, who wants us to understand that our cycles are about much more than making babies. They look at the role of ovulation, the overlooked hormone progesterone, and her concerns about how readily the pill is offered for menstrual symptoms.
They also discuss heavy periods, the connection between low iron and brain fog, and why Lara believes some women diagnosed with PCOS may need a closer look at what’s really happening.
Recorded at the Integrative and Personalised Medicine Conference.
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