59: Making sense of Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) with Dr Ginni Mansberg

Has the whole "to MHT or not" conversation left you completely confused and even a little wary?MHT.  HRT.  WTF?!First off, you're not alone. Secondly, this episode with Dr Ginni Mansberg is for you.The author of the bestseller, "The M Word, How to Thrive in Menopause" and founder of science-based Evidence Skincare (ESK), Dr Ginni is an Australian GP, TV presenter, podcaster, author and columnist.As a GP she specialises in all things menopause and all things skin. As a member of both the Australasian and International Menopause Societies and a founding member of the Asia Pacific HPV Coalition, she remains at the cutting edge of women’s health, menopause research and management. In this episode, Ginni and I take a deep dive into Menopause Hormone Therapy. You will learn:What is MHT and is it safe?What types of MHT are available and how do they differ?When you need Oestrogen only treatmentWhen you need a combined Oestrogen and Progesterone treatmentWhen to consider Vaginal Oestrogen TherapyHow to understand dosageThe difference between a pill, patch, gel and pessaryHow long can you take MHT?What happens when you stop taking MHTWeight gain during menopause and lifestyle changes that also support symptom management Resources:Dr Ginni's WebsiteEvidence Skincare (ESK)Don't Sweat ItInstagramFacebookLinkedinOther episodes you may enjoy:58. The neuroscience of menopause53: How to talk to your doctor about menopause49: Menopause and mental healthThank you for listening to my show! Join the conversation on Instagram

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