Progress Your Health Podcast

🩺 Apply for personalized HRT with Dr. Valorie & Dr. Maki → https://progressyourhealth.com/hrtrxpgrogam/Virtual hormone care for women in perimenopause & menopause, from two doctors with 20+ years of experience. Now accepting applications.

Still exhausted even though you're taking estradiol HRT? Your thyroid could be the missing piece!In this episode, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki discuss why symptoms of low thyroid function and low estradiol often overlap, making it difficult to know what's causing your fatigue.We explain how oral and transdermal estrogen affect thyroid-binding globulin (TBG), why your estrogen delivery method matters, and which thyroid lab tests can help you better understand your thyroid function.If you're on HRT but still struggling with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, or low energy, it may be time to take a closer look at your thyroid.For educational purposes only. Discuss HRT adjustments with your healthcare provider.🧭 HORMONE NAVIGATOR APPGet step-by-step personalized guidance to better understand your hormones and HRT.→ https://www.hormonenavigator.com/💬 JOIN THE PYH COMMUNITYJoin like-minded women for hormone discussions, weekly live events, and answers to your hormone questions.→ https://www.progressyourhormones.com#ThyroidAndHRT #EstrogenAndThyroid #HypothyroidismAndMenopause #EstradiolHRT #MenopauseThyroidHealth #DrValorie

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Virtual hormone care for women in perimenopause & menopause, from two doctors with 20+ years of experience. Now accepting applications.

Can GLP-1 medications help with weight loss after menopause, and how do you keep the weight off when you stop?

In this episode, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki discuss:

- Why menopause makes weight loss more challenging

- How estradiol affects insulin resistance and belly fat

- The role of GLP-1 medications in menopause

- Microdosing GLP-1s: potential benefits and limitations

- Strategies for starting and stopping GLP-1 medications

- How to minimize weight regain and maintain muscle mass

Weight loss is one thing. Keeping it off is another.

For educational purposes only. Discuss HRT adjustments with your healthcare provider.

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🩺 Apply for personalized HRT with Dr. Valorie & Dr. Maki → https://progressyourhealth.com/hrtrxpgrogam/Virtual hormone care for women in perimenopause & menopause, from two doctors with 20+ years of experience. Now accepting applications.Is your estradiol dose really enough? In this episode, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki discuss different estradiol dosing approaches, symptoms of low estradiol, and why some HRT studies may not tell the whole story when doses are too low.We explore when increasing your dose, changing your delivery method, or adjusting your HRT approach may help improve symptom relief.When it comes to estradiol HRT, less is not always best!For educational purposes only. Discuss HRT adjustments with your healthcare provider.🧭 HORMONE NAVIGATOR APPGet step-by-step personalized guidance to better understand your hormones and HRT.→ https://www.hormonenavigator.com/💬 JOIN THE PYH COMMUNITYJoin like-minded women for hormone discussions, weekly live events, and answers to your hormone questions.→ https://www.progressyourhormones.com#EstradiolDose #LowEstradiolSymptoms #EstradiolHRT #HRTDoseAdjustment, #StillHavingMenopauseSymptoms #DrValorie

🩺 Apply for personalized HRT with Dr. Valorie & Dr. Maki → https://progressyourhealth.com/hrtrxpgrogam/Virtual hormone care for women in perimenopause & menopause, from two doctors with 20+ years of experience. Now accepting applications.Can you be in perimenopause even if your periods are still regular? YES!Hormonal changes can begin long before your menstrual cycles become irregular.Join Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki as they discuss:• Why regular periods don't rule out perimenopause.• How progesterone and estradiol can change before your cycles do.• Early symptoms like anxiety, brain fog, disrupted sleep, and weight gain.• Why regular periods don't always mean you're ovulating.• Whether you need to wait for irregular periods before considering HRT.Your periods may be regular, but your hormones could be telling a different story.For educational purposes only. Not intended as medical advice.Still Trying to Figure Out Your Hormones?Explore Hormone Navigator: https://hormonenavigator.comJoin Our Hormone Education Community:https://progressyourhormones.com#PerimenopauseWithRegularPeriods #EarlyPerimenopauseSymptoms #RegularPeriodsAndHormones #PerimenopauseHormones #ProgesteroneInPerimenopause #DrValorie

🩺 Apply for personalized HRT with Dr. Valorie & Dr. Maki → https://progressyourhealth.com/hrtrxpgrogam/Virtual hormone care for women in perimenopause & menopause, from two doctors with 20+ years of experience. Now accepting applications.Can estradiol HRT help you lose belly fat during menopause?Join Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki as they discuss:● Belly fat: Why abdominal fat tends to increase during menopause.● Insulin resistance: How declining estradiol affects metabolism and blood sugar.● Sleep: How poor sleep contributes to cravings, fatigue, and weight struggles.● Brain fog and motivation: Can feeling better make weight management easier?● Muscle and metabolism: Why maintaining muscle matters.● Static vs. rhythmic estradiol: How different HRT dosing approaches work.● GLP-1 medications: Where GLP-1 meds fit into menopause weight management.For educational purposes only. Not intended as medical advice.Still Trying to Figure Out Your Hormones?Explore Hormone Navigator: https://hormonenavigator.comJoin Our Hormone Education Community:https://progressyourhormones.com#EstradiolAndWeight #MenopauseBellyFat #EstradiolHRT #MenopauseInsulinResistance #HormonesAndBellyFat #RhythmicEstradiol #GLP1AndMenopause #DrValorie

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Virtual hormone care for women in perimenopause & menopause, from two doctors with 20+ years of experience. Now accepting applications.

Your doctor says your estradiol dose is enough. Your labs are normal, and your hot flashes may be gone. But why aren't you feeling your best?In this episode, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki discuss:● What does an “adequate” estradiol dose really mean?● Why normal bloodwork doesn't always tell the whole story.● Signs your estradiol dose may need reassessment.● Why some women still have symptoms despite being on HRT.● Static versus rhythmic estradiol dosing and individualized treatment.For educational purposes only. Not intended as medical advice.Still Trying to Figure Out Your Hormones?Explore Hormone Navigator:

https://hormonenavigator.comJoin Our Hormone Education Community:https://progressyourhormones.com#EstradiolDose #EstradiolHRT #MenopauseHRT #EstradiolLevels #HRTNotWorking #RhythmicDosing #DrValorie

🩺 Apply for personalized HRT with Dr. Valorie & Dr. Maki → https://progressyourhealth.com/hrtrxpgrogam/Virtual hormone care for women in perimenopause & menopause, from two doctors with 20+ years of experience. Now accepting applications.Are you taking progesterone but still struggling with anxiety, irritability, poor sleep, or mood changes? Could your progesterone dose be too low?Progesterone plays an important role in perimenopause, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). But finding the right dose isn't always straightforward.In this episode, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki discuss:● Signs and symptoms that may suggest insufficient progesterone● Heavy periods, spotting, breast tenderness, and worsening PMS symptoms● Progesterone and menopause HRT● Why progesterone blood tests don't always tell the whole story● Oral progesterone vs. progesterone creams and differences in absorption● Why progesterone dose and timing matter for uterine lining protectionIs your progesterone dose really too low? Understanding your symptoms, hormone levels, and dosing schedule can help you decide what to adjust.This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as individual medical advice.Still Trying to Figure Out Your Hormones?Explore Hormone Navigator: https://hormonenavigator.comJoin Our Hormone Education Community:https://progressyourhormones.com#Progesterone #ProgesteroneDose #PerimenopauseSymptoms #MenopauseHRT #BioidenticalHormones #DrValorie

🩺 Apply for personalized HRT with Dr. Valorie & Dr. Maki → https://progressyourhealth.com/hrtrxpgrogam/Virtual hormone care for women in perimenopause & menopause, from two doctors with 20+ years of experience. Now accepting applications.Estradiol patch shortages are leaving many women wondering what to do when their pharmacy can't fill their prescription. Fortunately, other estradiol options are available.In this episode, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki discuss:● Why estradiol patches are becoming difficult to find● What to do if your pharmacy is out of stock● Estradiol gels and compounded creams as alternatives● Why patch doses don't convert directly to creams or gels● How absorption and estradiol blood levels affect dosing● Static vs. rhythmic estradiol dosing● When switching delivery methods may actually improve your HRT resultsWhether your patch is working perfectly or you're still struggling with symptoms, we'll discuss how to find an estradiol approach that works for you.This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as individual medical advice.Still Trying to Figure Out Your Hormones?Explore Hormone Navigator: https://hormonenavigator.comJoin Our Hormone Education Community:https://progressyourhormones.com#EstradiolPatch #EstradiolShortage #HormoneReplacementTherapy #MenopauseHRT #EstradiolCream #DrValorie

🩺 Apply for personalized HRT with Dr. Valorie & Dr. Maki → https://progressyourhealth.com/hrtrxpgrogam/Virtual hormone care for women in perimenopause & menopause, from two doctors with 20+ years of experience. Now accepting applications.

Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki discuss why eliminating hot flashes doesn't always tell the whole story when evaluating estradiol HRT.In this episode:● Why hot flashes shouldn't be the only measure of estradiol dosing● Other symptoms to consider, including brain fog, joint pain, sleep, mood, and libido● Why some women never experience hot flashes● How estradiol absorption varies between women● How symptoms and blood work can help guide individualized HRT decisions● Just because your hot flashes are gone doesn't mean your estradiol dose is right. Still Trying to Figure Out Your Hormones?Explore Hormone Navigator: https://hormonenavigator.comInterested in Personalized Hormone Care?https://progressyourhealth.comJoin Our Hormone Education Community:https://community.progressyourhormones.comThis content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as individual medical advice.#EstradiolHRT #MenopauseHRT #EstradiolDose

🩺 Apply for personalized HRT with Dr. Valorie & Dr. Maki → https://progressyourhealth.com/hrtrxpgrogam/Virtual hormone care for women in perimenopause & menopause, from two doctors with 20+ years of experience. Now accepting applications.Is your estradiol too high or too low on HRT? Symptoms can overlap, making it hard to know whether you need more estradiol, less, or a different HRT approach.In this episode, Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki discuss:● Signs your estradiol may be too high ● Signs your estradiol may be too low● Why high and low estradiol symptoms can overlap● What happens when HRT improves some symptoms but worsens others● When your estradiol dose or delivery method may need to change● How progesterone and spotting can complicate the pictureDifferent estradiol dosing strategies in perimenopause and menopauseThis content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as individual medical advice.🩺 Want to work with Dr. Valorie and Dr. Maki? Learn more about personalized HRT care with Dr. Valorie Davidson and Dr. Robert Maki. → Explore HRT Care: https://www.progressyourhealth.com🧭 HORMONE NAVIGATOR APPGet step-by-step personalized guidance to better understand your hormones and HRT.→ https://www.hormonenavigator.com/💬 JOIN THE PYH COMMUNITYJoin like-minded women for hormone discussions, weekly live events, and answers to your hormone questions.→ https://www.progressyourhormones.com#EstradiolDose #EstradiolSymptoms #EstradiolHRT #LowEstradiolSymptoms #HighEstradiolSymptoms