An Honest Guide To HRT Options – Your HRT Guide In 20 Mins

Enter our giveaway for a free consultation with Menopause Care: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/menopause-awareness-month-giveaway Which Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) option is best?In this week’s episode, Dr Naomi Potter breaks down the 6 most key types of HRT — including the oral pill, gels, sprays, patches, the marina coil, and testosterone. Naomi breaks down how each method works, as well as some handy life hacks to make each product easier.Expect no jargon, no confusion – just clear, expert advice from one of the UK’s leading menopause doctors.💬 Topics include: • How each HRT option works • Which forms are easiest to use • What you need to know about side effects • Smart doctor tips you won’t hear elsewhereFollow Dr. Naomi Potter below:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter00:00 – Intro00:26 – What is Utrogestan and why do we need progesterone?00:45 – How to take it: perimenopause vs menopause01:37 – Smart tip: how to remember your HRT schedule02:02 – The scary leaflet: should you actually read it?03:04 – Side effects explained (and what’s not true)04:08 – Oral vs transdermal oestrogen: what’s the difference?05:01 – Oestrogen gel: how to apply it properly05:56 – Half doses, cold legs & quick hacks for better absorption06:51 – When to apply: before or after swimming/showering?07:09 – Oestrogen spray (Lenzetto): how to use it07:53 – How to space out sprays & track your doses09:02 – Disposing safely & avoiding environmental harm09:52 – Testosterone for women: what it is and how to apply it10:31 – Common mistakes when dosing AndroFem or Testogel11:32 – How to reduce waste and avoid overdosing12:25 – Male vs female testosterone products: key differences13:04 – Oestrogen patches: how they work and how to apply them14:28 – Tips for swimmers & making patches stick longer15:26 – Removing sticky marks safely (and avoiding irritation)16:40 – The Mirena coil: what it really is and how it works17:44 – Fitting process explained (and what to expect)19:23 – Adjusting your HRT safely: one change at a time19:45 – Final advice & where to find menopause supportLearn about the important role of hormone therapy and hormones in women's health during menopause and perimenopause. #hrt #hormonereplacement #hormonereplacementtherapy