Most of the questions I’ve been asked lately have been about my current hormone replacement regimen. So I have dedicated this episode to unpacking what I use transdermally, orally, and topically for hormone replacement therapy. As you might expect, my approach includes the basics, along with a few additional strategies. I also share a topical option for facial skin that Dr. Felice Gersh recently recommended.
Stay tuned to find out what I do for hormone replacement therapy.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
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What you need to optimize first, before even considering adding any additional items
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Why I might need to increase the dosage of my Dotti transdermal estrogen patch
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Why I consider estradiol the most potent estrogen our bodies make before menopause
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Factors that influenced my decision to prioritize estradiol therapy
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The role of testosterone, beyond libido
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Why I use progesterone
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The value of intra-vaginal products
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Why I use a compounded intra-vaginal product
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What copper peptides, estriol, DMAE, and hyaluronic acid may do for aging skin
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Research Links
Efficacy of Transdermal Estradiol and Micronized Progesterone in the Prevention of Depressive Symptoms in the Menopause Transition: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Effects of Ultra–Low-Dose Transdermal Estradiol on Cognition and Health-Related Quality of Life
Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in the Light of the New Gene Data
Treatment of skin aging with topical estrogens
SCF-induced airway hyperreactivity is dependent on leukotriene production
The role of dimethylaminoethanol in cosmetic dermatology
The Missing lnc(RNA) between the pancreatic β-cell and diabetes
