Hormone Replacement Therapy and Migraines: Insights and Benefits

Dr. Jennifer Roelands explores the relationship between menopause, migraines, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The episode revisits the history of HRT, comparing synthetic and bioidentical hormones and their risks. It examines transdermal estrogen's impact on migraines and the benefits of HRT for bone and skin health. The role of functional medicine in addressing estrogen toxicity is discussed, utilizing the Dutch Test to evaluate hormone metabolites. Insights into testosterone in women's health, HRT as a migraine management tool, and considerations for starting HRT later in life are also covered.