17: Menopause Hormone Therapy Explained: What Every Midlife Woman Should Know with Dr. Lisa Brent

If the phrase menopause hormone therapy makes your head spin (or sends you down a late-night Google rabbit hole), this episode is for you. I’m joined by Dr. Lisa Brent, a naturopathic doctor and hormone whisperer who’s helped countless women—including me—feel like themselves again in midlife.

We’re breaking down the real-deal science and the nuance behind menopause hormone therapy (MHT). From how to know if you need it, to whether you can start during perimenopause, to decoding your symptoms—this is the deep-dive you’ve been craving.

In this episode, we cover:

•What menopause hormone therapy actually is (and why we’ve stopped calling it “replacement”)

•The difference between progesterone and estrogen symptoms—and why rage-throwing an Oreo may be a clue

•Whether you can start menopause hormone therapy during perimenopause 

•When and how to test your hormones (even if your cycle’s gone rogue)

•How to know if you’re a good candidate for hormone therapy

•Delivery methods: patches, pills, creams and more

•What your options are if you have an IUD

Whether you’re hormone-curious or already on menopause hormone therapy and wondering if it’s working, this episode will leave you informed, empowered, and ready to take the next best step for your body.

Resources & Links:

➡️ Learn more about Dr. Lisa Brent’s practice: bewellnaturalmedicine.net

➡️ Follow Dr. Brent on Instagram: @bewellnaturalmedicine

➡️ Sign up for my next Perimenopause 101 Workshop

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Belong Wellness and its members, managers, employees, contractors, and other agents or representatives are not licensed medical care providers and do not provide medical services or advice, including without limitation diagnosing, examining, preventing, treating, or curing any medical conditions. The information shared in this podcast is meant to be educational, not prescriptive. Please consult your medical doctor before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle. Further, the opinions of guests on this show do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Jessica or anyone affiliated with Belong Wellness. 

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