121. Not Sure What Age to Start HRT? This Will Help You Decide

Confused about when to start hormone replacement therapy? You're not alone. In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, we're cutting through the mixed messages and breaking down when to consider starting HRT, what symptoms to look out for, and how to know if it's the right move for you. If you're in your 40s and feeling dismissed, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin…this one's for you. We cover: Why hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is so confusing and what's changed since the 2002 WHI study The difference between perimenopause and menopause & why that matters for HRT timing Common early symptoms that may signal hormone shifts (and which hormone to start with first) When estrogen might be added - it's earlier than you think The risks of waiting too long to start HRT Why and when I started HRT myself   Sources: Hormone Therapy & Cardiovascular Disease: The Role of Timing Hormone Therapy & Cognition Prevention of Osteoporosis NAMS Hormone Therapy Position   To learn about hormone therapy, grab Claudia's FREE resource: 3-Day HRT Crash Course. In just 3 quick emails, you'll learn: 📌 What HRT is + how it works to improve symptoms 📌 The different types + how to choose for you 📌 Common mistakes (and how to avoid them)   Connect with Claudia: Website  YouTube  Instagram  Facebook  Inquiries    Free resources:  👉Perimenopause Daily Checklist 👉HRT Crash Course: What Every Woman 40+ Needs to Know Before Starting Hormone Therapy