In this episode of the Self-Reflecting Podcast, I dive deep into the 10 biggest hormone and HRT mistakes I see being made by doctors, coaches, and clinics — especially in women’s health and bodybuilding. From wild TRT dosing to misusing estrogen modulators and Anavar, I break down the misconceptions, the risks, and what you should really be looking out for when it comes to hormone replacement therapy, perimenopause support, and contest prep protocols.

I share real client stories, red flags I’ve seen in the industry, and practical advice to help you protect your health, avoid unnecessary risks, and make smarter, more informed decisions about your hormones, coaching, and care.If you’ve ever wondered whether your doctor, coach, or clinic might be mismanaging your hormones — this episode is for you.

Timestamps:

- [00:00 – 04:19] – Why I recorded this episode

- [04:19 – 08:48] – Mistake 1: Prescribing wild TRT doses for women and the dangers of too much testosterone

- [08:48 – 13:08] – Mistake 2: Blanket-prescribing estrogen modulators without checking estradiol levels

- [13:19 – 16:28] – Mistake 3: Prescribing Anavar with no clear endpoint, perimenopause misuse & cumulative risks

- [16:45 – 21:42] – Mistake 4: Combining drugs with opposite effects (MK-677 + GLP-1) & the business model behind it

- [21:42 – 23:04] – Mistake 5: Using estrogen modulators alongside estradiol in HRT – working against yourself

- [23:16 – 26:46] – Mistake 6: Not establishing an upper threshold for safe testosterone levels (and why labs matter)

- [26:59 – 30:42] – Mistake 7: Starting TRT without proper follow-up or scheduled labs

- [30:42 – 33:04] – Mistake 8: Using hormonal birth control as a blanket fix for irregular cycles & PMS

- [33:21 – 35:28] – Mistake 9: Marketing menstrual cycle cessation as a “perk” to upsell HBC

- [35:44 – 39:03] – Mistake 10: Overlooking lab timing for estradiol and progesterone relative to your cycle

- [39:03 – 39:18] – Final thoughts: why most of these mistakes aren’t malicious but come from ignorance + empowering you to ask better questions

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