Episode 127: HRT and Homeopathy with Emilie Davis

What is it like to use HRT while continuing to work with homeopathy? In this episode of the Homeopathy247 Podcast, Mary Greensmith speaks with Emilie Davis, a long time user of homeopathy who recently decided to start hormone replacement therapy during her menopause journey. Emilie shares openly about what has changed, what still feels out of balance and why she sees homeopathy and conventional medicine as approaches that can work alongside each other. Emilie's Journey with Homeopathy Emilie first discovered homeopathy more than 20 years ago around pregnancy and the birth of her children. Over the years, she has returned to it at different stages of her health journey, including around surgery and women's health concerns. She particularly values the detailed conversations involved in homeopathic consultations and the opportunity to talk about physical symptoms, emotions and how she feels overall. Choosing HRT After experiencing a difficult period of perimenopause, Emilie decided to begin HRT. She describes feeling more balanced since starting treatment, with better energy and less of the low, flat feeling she would normally notice at certain times of year. At the same time, she feels there are still areas she would like additional support with. How Long Does HRT Take to Settle? Emilie explains that finding the right HRT balance can take time and may involve adjustments over several months. Responses to HRT vary from person to person, so treatment and dosage should be reviewed with the clinician prescribing it rather than following one fixed timeline. Looking at the Whole Person One of the most interesting parts of the conversation is Emilie's comparison between her menopause consultations and her experience of working with a homeopath. She values being able to describe the smaller details of how she feels and believes those conversations help her understand her own health more clearly. Can HRT and Homeopathy Be Used Together? Mary and Emilie discuss homeopathy as something Emilie chooses to use alongside conventional treatment rather than instead of it. HRT is an evidence based treatment for menopausal symptoms and can be very helpful for appropriate patients. Homeopathy has not been shown to regulate hormones or replace HRT. Key Takeaways HRT can take time to adjust and responses vary. Finding the right HRT plan may require follow up with your prescriber. Menopause can affect mood, energy and many areas of daily life. Women's experiences of menopause are highly individual. Emilie values having time to discuss the details of how she feels. Homeopathy can be chosen as a complementary practice, but it should not replace appropriate menopause care. HRT should not be stopped or changed without discussing it with the prescribing clinician. If you would like more information, please visit our: Menopause Facebook Community Homeopathy247 for an Acute Consultation Subscribe to our YouTube channel and be updated with our latest episodes. You can also subscribe to our podcast channels available on your favourite podcast listening app below: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeopathy247-podcast/id1628767810 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39rjXAReQ33hGceW1E50dk Follow us on our social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeopathy247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeopathy247 You can also visit our website at https://homeopathy247.com/