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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 38 MIN

5 Things Your Gynecologist Is Still Getting Wrong About HRT

from The Midlife Realignment: Menopause, Hormones, HRT, Perimenopause, Weight Gain,Progesterone, Estrogen · host Esther Blum

➡️ Get the The 30 Gram Midlife Breakfast Cheat Sheet - https://estherblum.com/protein?If you've been told you're too young for hormone replacement therapy, too old to start HRT, or that birth control is basically the same thing as menopause treatment, this episode is for you.In this solo episode, I break down five of the biggest misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), perimenopause, and menopause care that many women are still hearing from their healthcare providers.I explain why early intervention matters, why birth control and HRT are completely different treatments, whether it's ever truly too late to start hormone therapy, and how women can navigate the ongoing estrogen patch shortage.You'll also learn why vaginal estrogen may be one of the most underutilized tools for long-term health and quality of life during menopause.🔥 In this episode, you'll learn:📍 Why waiting for symptoms to get worse may be harming your health📍 The critical differences between birth control and bioidentical HRT📍 Whether women over 60 can still benefit from hormone therapy📍 How to access estrogen during ongoing HRT shortages📍 Why vaginal estrogen deserves more attention📍 The latest science on menopause hormone therapyIf you've ever felt dismissed, gaslit, or confused about menopause treatment options, this episode will help you become a stronger advocate for your health.

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