Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade

Why Your HRT Isn't Working (And What to Actually Do About It) - Zora Benhamou

June 5, 2026·36 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Are you just starting your hormone therapy for menopause and completely lost on why it's not working, why you feel worse or your friend is taking it differently than you and you don't know why?  We cover: Why progesterone isn't one-size-fits-all, and what to do when it stops working for you The best options when you can't tolerate progesterone How to actually read your symptoms to figure out if you need more estrogen, more progesterone, or both Why "no symptoms except bad sleep" is short sighted The beginner mistakes women make when starting HRT that keep them stuck and confused How to find a menopause doctor: https://hackmyage.com/find-a-menopause-doctor/ Symptom tracker and Symptom guide: https://hackmyage.com/menopause-symptom-chart/ More freebies: https://hackmyage.com/freebies Karen Martel progesterone cream: https://midlifesolutions.org/product/progest-calm/ code ZORA 10% off Karen Martel Sleep Oil (progesterone + melatonin): https://midlifesolutions.org/product/progest-sleep-oil/ code ZORA 10% off Mira Hormone Tracker: https://mira-fertility.pxf.io/zxkEaW   Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try MitoQ Hormonal Metabolic Control. 15% off with code ZORA http://www.mitoq.com/hackmyage Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠   Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠    For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/ Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

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