Vaginal Estrogen, Thyroid Labs & HRT Myths: A Midlife Hormone Deep Dive

In this solo episode, Esther breaks down what hormones really do in perimenopause and menopause... and why so many women were scared away from HRT after the Women’s Health Initiative study. If you’ve ever been told hormones are “too risky” or “just something you have to live without,” this is your crash course in hormone literacy.Esther explains how estrogen, progesterone and testosterone impact your brain, thyroid, heart, metabolism, pelvic floor, vaginal health and weight, and why “normal labs” don’t always match how you feel.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why the original HRT scare was based on a flawed studyThe difference between synthetic hormones and bioidentical HRTHow hormones affect brain fog, mood, thyroid and midlife weight gainWhy vaginal estrogen, pelvic floor support and strength training matterThe key labs Esther wants women to ask for in midlifeIf this episode hits home, follow The Midlife Realignment, leave a review and share it with a friend, sister or doctor who still thinks “hormones are dangerous.”Connect with EstherWebsite: ⁠estherblum.com⁠Instagram: @gorgeousestherResources & LinksJoin the Midlife Realignment community: ⁠estherblum.com/community⁠Learn more about Esther’s program: Make Menopause Your B*tch™ Elite ⁠estherblum.com/elite⁠Disclaimer: This podcast is for education only and is not medical advice.