Hormone Therapy Explained: Pellets vs Creams, Testosterone, and the Truth About BHRT

This is a must-listen episode for anyone interested in hormones, menopause care, and the rapidly evolving world of hormone therapy.Hormone therapy, menopause treatment, and testosterone therapy are some of the most misunderstood topics in modern medicine. In this must-listen episode of Not Just Lip Service, Carla sits down with Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Amanda Gold to break down the latest science behind hormone replacement therapy.They discuss the history of hormone therapy, how the Women’s Health Initiative study changed prescribing practices, and why newer research is reshaping how clinicians approach bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) today.Hormone therapy, menopause treatment, and testosterone therapy are some of the most misunderstood topics in modern medicine. In this must-listen episode of Not Just Lip Service, Carla sits down with Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Amanda Gold to break down the latest science behind hormone replacement therapy.They discuss the history of hormone therapy, how the Women’s Health Initiative study changed prescribing practices, and why newer research is reshaping how clinicians approach bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) today.In this episode you’ll learn:• The difference between hormone pellets, creams, and injections• When testosterone therapy is appropriate for women and men• Why lab monitoring and individualized care are essential• How misinformation about hormones spread for decades• What patients and providers should know about modern hormone therapyWhether you’re a patient navigating menopause or a medical provider working in aesthetics or hormone therapy, this episode delivers clear, practical insights you won’t hear everywhere else.