What are the safest and most effective solutions for menopause? That's exactly what we're covering in this episode of Wellness Optimizing Warrior MD. When it comes to exploring your options for hormone replacement therapy, transdermal options tend to be the most bioavailable and safe to detoxify, which means you can avoid secondary risks.

One therapy to consider is the estradiol patch, which delivers estrogen. It's an acrylic adhesive that's applied directly to the skin, and you change it weekly or bi-weekly. You receive a gradual release, and it's much more bioavailable than oral alternatives because it's not subject to the first pass liver effect.

On the flipside, it's not super reliable. The delivery can be impacted by your hydration, and other factors as well. It has a slightly different chemical structure than non-synthetic estrogen. Plus, the highest levels you can attain are not full replacement levels, which means you may not get the results you're aiming for.

While you can replace estrogen with a patch, it's also important to keep in mind that other replacement therapies provide options to include the other crucial hormones as well, which are progesterone and testosterone. It's less convenient to get all three in different forms because you have to take them separately.

Another option for hormone replacement is in a cream, which is usually applied daily. But like the patch, it only applies bioavailable levels for a few hours. In many ways like the patch, this method has pros and cons. Ideally, the hormone replacement therapy you choose will fit your personality and lifestyle. It will fit your goals, budget, and medical needs.

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