Episode #44: On HRT, Perimenopause Symptoms, and What Actually Works

 What does it actually mean to be in perimenopause, and how do you know when your symptoms are worth treating? In this episode, Dr. Cat covers everything from starting HRT for the first time to knowing when it's actually time to consider it. She breaks down why joint pain, muscle loss, and brain fog show up during perimenopause, how estrogen and testosterone each play a role, and why lab tests aren't the reliable tool you might expect them to be. Plus, Dr. Cat addresses lingering concerns about HRT stemming from outdated research and shares what the science actually shows today.