Is HRT Right for YOU?
HRT - is it right for you? In this conversation, Dr Ferhat Uddin, NHS General Practitioner and Founder of the private Menopause Clinic, Liberty Health, explains what happens to women's hormones during menopause and answers Jo's questions.If you book a consultation with Dr Uddin, mention The Midlife Movement or Jo Blackwell for 10% off all services.0:00 Intro0:33 Doctor education on menopause2:48 Working in partnership with doctors5:04 Reliable sources of information5:54 What happens to women's hormones in their 40s?7:08 What happens after periods stop altogether?8:05 The effect of Oestrogen on the body9:17 Progesterone11:13 Testosterone13:13 Is there a blood test for perimenopause?14:41 Supplements and natural remedies15:59 The medicalization of menopause - for and against17:11 HRT myths 18:15 Risks and Benefits of HRT19:41 Talking to your doctor21:23 Liberty Health ClinicIf you've enjoyed this conversation, PLEASE LIKE & SUBSCRIBE.The Midlife Movement was created to change minds about midlife and growing older, one story at a time. Because we only become invisible when we stop seeing ourselves. See my LinkTree, where you can buy my books, browse my website and subscribe to my Newsletter for free resources.