What to Expect When Starting Hormone Replacement Therapy

In this episode, we covered:
• How to find an HRT provider
• Different deliveries of hormone replacement therapy
• Why hormone injections and pellets are not recommended
• Side effects of hormone replacement therapy
• Progesterone hormone replacement therapy
• Estrogen hormone replacement therapy
• Testosterone & DHEA hormone replacement therapy
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Sources:
Women’s International Pharmacy - www.womensinternational.com/
Institute of Bioidentical Medicine (IOBIM)-trained providers - iobim.org/
The Academy for Preventive and Innovative Medicine (Worldlink Medical) - worldlinkmedical.com/scientif...
Institute for Functional Medicine - www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/
Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP - thewellnessbydesignproject.com/
Dr. Phyllis Bronson - www.phyllisbronsonphd.com/Art...
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[@grayisthenewblonde]

So glad to have stumbled across your video. I am very concerned, bordering on outrage at the number of doctors who I have seen very recently on TH-cam pushing progestins. I’ve sent messages which of course went on, answered to basically ask why are you pushing a cancer-causing option? It is such a disservice to women. Ty for your video

[@Belhel5533]

Just wanted to mention that in uk we have micronised progesterone called Utrogestan which no longer contains peanut oil.
It does still contain soya lecithin, which may be an issue if you’re sensitive to it. I’m sensitive to soya and it does upset my stomach a bit, but benefits for me with sleeping better and reduced anxiety are out weighing that at the moment.

[@carriebilbrey]

My doctor has prescribed what I asked of him…estradiol patch, 100mg Prometrium, and testosterone. I am way more informed than he is so he is allowing me to test this out for 90 days and do another blood draw at that point. I have been on it for 2 weeks and then got a cycle. I am late peri. I could feel my estrogen naturally rise on day 4 of my bleed and so I didn’t think I should apply my patch. I feel great and am afraid too much estrogen would give me not so pretty symptoms. Prior to this bleed I went 4 months without a cycle and always know when my estrogen goes down…which is why I wanted to try HRT. I guess I just don’t know if I should keep applying the patch even knowing that my estrogen has risen because of my period. Yes, this is probably why it helps to work with someone fluent in all of this but money is an issue and because my doc is willing to prescribe this is what I have to work with for now. What would be the benefit for keeping the patch going even if it means I may have too high estrogen for a time?

[@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545]

Estrogen will fluctuate in peri - a lot. Estrogen HRT helps mitigate the symptoms that come with those ups and downs. Some providers believe in cycling HRT or using at certain points in your cycle. I personally use the patch and take it all month. You’ll know when your dose is too high but also know 100 mg Prometrium/progesterone may not be enough. Too many women think they have “too much estrogen” when it’s often a case of too little progesterone. And yes, there’s a trial period and working with someone to find your sweet spot. And as you age, your needs will change. I just adjusted my own (increasing both progesterone and estradiol). Hope that helps 💗

[@cynthiaphillips9373]

@@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545 how can progesterone be adjusted? It only comes in 100mg and 200mg. I started 100mg a week ago and experienced a drop in heart rate and blood pressure. It's gotten better but I don't feel 100% yet.

[@kimbe910]

Thank you ❤

[@Karikk72]

Thank yu for explaining the slow route. And that yu can feel worse before better !!!!!

[@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545]

My pleasure - I wish more people talked about this so women know what to expect 💗

[@Karikk72]

@@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545 me too !

[@cynthiaphillips9373]

I had an ablation over 10 years ago but still have a uterus. What dosage do you recommend for progesterone?

[@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545]

@@cynthiaphillips9373 I don’t know what dose you need, but most women start at 100 mg and increase if necessary.

[@nicolematthews5930]

Since starting my Estradiol .25mg patch and 100 of Progesterone my blood sugar has been very high. I am diabetic and wear a Dexcom continuous glucose monitor. I am trying the hormones to hopefully address shortness of breath for 2 weeks prior to my period every single month for years now. Any thoughts or suggestions on this issue of higher blood glucose?

[@evianevans292]

Try intermittent fasting, i eat 2 meals a day 3-5 hours apart and fast 12-16 a hours a day and my fasted glucose level went from 105 to 85 in two months i also went semi keto by just cutting out process carbs and replacing half the flour i use with zero carb flour, cream cheese and pork rinds panko and making alot of meat and fruit jerky for snacks

[@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545]

You’re certain your blood sugar is high since starting them? And are you testing glucose, HbA1c and insulin? I wouldn’t rely on glucose alone. And so many factors here - not sure what your diet is like, stress level, etc.

[@nicolematthews5930]

Yes I wear the Dexcom G7 and have been for many years. I have data from before and now during. I also have bloodwork every 3 months.

[@nicolematthews5930]

@@evianevans292 I stop eating at 7pm and don't eat until 11AM. Unfortunately, my old "tricks" don't work anymore.

[@anne10127]

My provider said that exact thing about estrogen… that she wouldn’t prescribe it because I still have a cycle. She is a big supporter of hrt generally. What info can I share with her?

[@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545]

I would give her a list of low estrogen symptoms that you have 💗

[@destinyramsey4]

Everything and I mean EVERYTHING is for HRT but what about BHRT? Am I suppose to fall in line with hrt stuff when i'm on bhrt or is that a horse of a different color?

[@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545]

Not sure I understand your question. I use the terms BHRT and HRT interchangeably - but I’m always referring to bioidentical hormones.

[@claudiapetrillihealthcoach8545]

You may want to watch this video if you haven’t yet: th-cam.com/video/qeYYx-xTfhM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6J3DwTjiLHMg74Iq

[@paulbarnett7588]

Replacement Therapy is better than nothing but the root causes of hormonal imbalance was hidden from us in plain sight, having us focusing on the major function of the ovaries and not their main function. This is where the subtleness lies !