Hormone Balance | Hormone Replacement | Hormone Optimization

The idea that you can "Balance Your Hormones . . . Naturally" is everywhere. But what, exactly, does that mean? How does "Hormone Replacement Therapy" and the concept of "Optimal Hormones" fit in?

Should you take HRT for menopause instead of something else to "balance your hormones"? If that question feels impossible to answer, I'm here to help. My digital course, The Menopause Solution, guides you through Searches, Stories, and Studies to help you make your HRT decision.

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[julimdjaffri]

I am 54 and already on oestradiol and micronised progesterone since last year and have never felt better. No more constant severe fatigue and mood swings. Life's good.

[reggisweat]

I love the way you explained the differences in Hormone balancing and Hormone optimization. It is very helpful for the community to know how, what and why to deal with different stages in our lives. Thank you!

[Titus--Mom]

Your explanations are easy to understand and truly helpful

[seven]

Dude, you truly rock. So specific to my thoughts and questions.

[jackiedalseme]

Thank you again for another informative video. I'm working my way through watching all of them.

I can't seem to find much information on the P:E2 ratio? Isn't this what hormone practitioners use, along with symptoms, to help determine "estrogen dominance" or "progesterone dominance" or as your video would say "hormone balanced"? I've seen reference to ranges of 100 to 500 with 100 being the minimum for uterus protection. Is this ratio kept somewhat secretive or is it not used for women on hormone replacement therapy? Have you mentioned it in any of your videos?

[shaynebetts]

Excellent and so easy to understand!
Thank you does not seem adequate enough. NOW finding a doctor/practioner that can assist me/us to get optimized! 🎯👐🤜🤛

[psheerinhamill]

Dr Gersh recommends cyclical progesterone along with your estradiol including post menapause women. Have you heard of this. Is it safe if we choose that route knowing we will have structured and planned bleeds. Dr Gersh has many videos on this. What is your opinion?

[CharleneJefferies]

Thank you! I'm learning practical useful details from you!

[claudiaiturralde]

Your videos are so helpful and clear. Thank you.

[alisonseamans]

I'm enjoying your clear and precise thinking in these videos! This one notably does not mention low cortisol, though, or it't impact on other hormones.

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Steve,
I want a hormone optimization specialist.

[Shellbee]

58 🙋‍♀️ not on HRT but my bff was on hormone replacement now has dementia 🤷‍♀️

[carlawalker]

hi there! I've been on estradiol patch .075 and micronized progesterone 100mg daily for the last 10 months. I just found out that I'm not absorbing any of the estradiol..(I knew something was off).. my number was near 0 still for the estradiol. . and my progesterone is a 10.. also, using vaginal estradiol..
my hair started thinning almost as soon as I started the systemic hrt. I've tried speaking to all my doctors, including an endocrinologist(who, by the way know nothing about menopause)..I have hardly any hair left on the sides of my hair. my pony tail is so tiny now. as it was Betty full before.. and now I am seeing thinning where my hair parts. I've spoken to all. of my doctors over the course of time.. and they all do not have one answer for me. just that I need to be on hrt. they have now given me estrogen pills to try.. but I'm nervous because recently I heard a menopause Dr say that the pills convert mainly to estrone (and estrone makes you gain weight)..
I've also been on levothyroxine for 4 years ( I do not have autoimmune disorder).. and my hair has been fine.
could it be the progesterone causing hair loss? I'm at such a loss.. and if I get off of hrt and that is indeed the problem what are the chances my hair will grow back?
thank you so much for all off your videos. you explain things so well.. would love to see a video on this dubbed l subject!
Carla

[chestnutmair]

Can someone that has experienced Benzodiazepine damage take HRT or BHRT? I have been throught horrible wd symptoms for many years from ativan and klonopin that I took as prescribed and I am having rough perimenopause symptoms. I was told I could be in horrible wd from progersterone. I appreciate any help! Anxiety and panic are my worst symptoms

[effiefr]

Dear Simple Hormones,
Im 52 yrs old and in perimenopause, my periods still come apprx every 23 days. My doctor has given me estrogel to put on every morning and then I take prometrium on for 10 days from day 12 to day 22 of my cycle. She has me on cyclical HRT.
My question is what is the harm if I took progmetrium/progesterone every day? Can i take prometrium/progesterone everyday, continually, even though i stil get periods? Prometrium/progesterone helps my anxiety, sleep and libido, i want to take it every day, not only 10 days of my cycle. Is there any harm in taking it daily, even though i still get periods?

[nayeemahassan]

U mean to say we should take hormone replacement how long that means those who take hormone replacement then what about monthly cycle so that we get our periods again and how long we can do that .? Kindly can u clear this