Ep #59: Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right for You with Dr. Lara Briden

In this podcast, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for menopause, interviews  @Dr. Lara Briden - The Period Revolutionary,  a Naturopathic doctor, women's health activist, and bestselling author. In this video, Andrea and Lara discuss the different types of hormone therapy, the pros and cons, and how hormone therapy has changed since the 90s for women in perimenopause and menopause. 00:00 Introduction to Lara Briden3:15 What surprised Lara when she began in her twenties4:56 One piece of advice for anyone who is not in perimenopause or menopause yet7:05 The 90’s and Premarin16:47 Oral dosage recommendation for progesterone20:15 Oral versus topical progesterone23:40 Andrea’s experience with topical progesterone26:05 Who should take BHRT- bioidentical hormone replacement therapy24:50 Hormone therapy and longevity35:56 Our normal menstrual cycle before menopause and in menopause43:25 Hormonal IUD43:59 Heavy bleeding, what women can do47:17 Endometrial Ablation47:51 Why is bioidentical/body-identical hormone replacement therapy often dismissed  by the mainstream medical community52:26 Lara’s thoughts on testosterone53:40 Lara’s book and how to follow her. To follow Lara Briden, visit https://www.larabriden.com/Visit wearemorphus.com to learn more about the signs and symptoms you may be experiencing, and read our latest articles on perimenopause and menopause.Are you in perimenopause or menopause? Join our Wearemorphus PRIVATE group here: https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf ====== 🔔 S U B S C R I B E: https://bit.ly/3NwqWDc ====== 🦋J O I N our email list: https://bit.ly/3DJFkH0 ====== // S O C I A L M O R P H U S ↙️ ▸ instagram | @wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/367EfWU ▸ facebook | /wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf ▸ twitter | @wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/3RZt4qf ▸ email | [email protected]  A N D R E A D O N S K Y ↙️ ▸ tiktok | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/2VMgiDK ▸ instagram | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/2T9HojG  ▸ facebook | /andreadonskyRHN | https://bit.ly/2WB4UYT  ▸ twitter | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/3cDj5C9  ▸ linkedin | https://bit.ly/2Teraph  DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on any of the product links, Morphus will receive a small commission so we can keep pumping out videos like this one (please note this doesn't increase the price of the product). Thank you so much for your support!Send us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined💊 Shop Morphus Supplements: https://wearemorphus.com/collections/all📖 Order "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition & Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best." (Simon & Schuster, May 5, 2026)Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4xaREJK Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4rFj7jk 📰 As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO  ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list: https://bit.ly/3VdDA0VFOLLOW US: TikTok @andreadonsky & @wearemorphusInstagram: @wearemorphus | @andreadonskyFacebook: /wearemorphusDISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate links; Morphus may earn a commission. Thank you for your support.