Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Caroline Day, menopause and hormone therapy expert. In this episode, we go deeper. We’re tackling your most burning questions: Is there a “best” age to start hormone replacement therapy? What benefits does Dr. Day see in her real-world practice that don’t always show up in the research? How do you actually find a qualified hormone therapy provider near you? And are those perimenopause supplements flooding your Instagram feed even worth it?

If you missed Part 1, start there (link below) or make sure you circle back later. We covered the fundamentals—patches, pills, creams, pellets—what works, what doesn’t, and who should even consider HRT in the first place. Now, we’re getting into the nuance.

Find out more about our guest expert Dr. Caroline J. Day!

Her Practice Website and Full Bio: Tuscaloosa Integrative Family Medicine

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Here’s What We Cover with Dr. Day in Part 1:

What is hormone replacement therapy? 

Why has there been controversy surrounding HRT? Is it safe? 

Who is a good candidate for HRT? Are there certain people it’s not appropriate for? 

What are the different types and forms of HRT you recommend and find work best for women?  

Why are pellets not covered by insurance? Why are they so expensive? 

Listen to Hormone Therapy: Is it Right for You? - PART 1

Here’s What We Cover with Dr. Day in Part 2 

How do you know what age and/or symptoms make it appropriate to start hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? Is 65 too late? Can you start early before you have significant symptoms to proactively manage perimenopausal symptoms? 

What are the top benefits of HRT that you hear from patients—that aren’t necessarily in research? 

What should women look for in a practitioner if they want to consider their HRT options? 

What supplements should every perimenopausal or menopausal woman should be taking? 

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