Hormone therapy not working for you? You're not alone. If you're on HRT and struggling with side effects, wondering why your bestie feels amazing while you don't, let's break it down. In this episode of Hello Hormones, I'm unpacking 5 strategies to finally help you love your hormone therapy, including what to do if progesterone, estradiol, testosterone, or even DHEA just aren't working for you. We'll also get real about the differences between bioidentical vs synthetic hormones and why that matters. Whether you're in the wild rollercoaster of perimenopause or the depleted calm of postmenopause, dialing in HRT isn't always straightforward. But the good news? You have options: dose, route, compounded hormones, and more. These clinical pearls will help you ask the right questions so you can feel like yourself again. What's Discussed: Why the starting hormone matters more than you think (progesterone first? testosterone first? estradiol only?) Low vs. high hormone dose, and what sensitive dosing looks like if you react easily to meds or supplements Best hormone therapy routes: capsule, patch, gel, cream, vaginal, injection (plus why compounding pharmacies can save the day) Location, location, location: where to apply estrogen cream (yes, absorption depends on it!) Bioidentical vs synthetic hormones: who thrives on which, and how to figure it out with your prescribing practitioner Thank You To Our Sponsor: Timeline Nutrition: If you're feeling tired, foggy, or drained during perimenopause, Timeline's Mitopure Gummies support your energy from the inside out. Powered by clinically proven Urolithin A, they help your cells clean out damaged mitochondria and build new, stronger ones. If you'd like to give it a try, visit timeline.com/drcarrie and get 20% off. ✍️ FREE GUIDES: Hormones 101 Cheat Sheet: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/hormones101 The Perimenopause & Menopause Labs Test Checklist: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/labtestchecklist The Symptoms of The Perimenopausal Transition (WTF…) Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/perimenopausesymptom Which Stage of Perimenopause Am I In? Ebook: https://drcarriejones.kit.com/stagesofperimenopause LETS CONNECT: Dr. Carrie Jones: Website: www.drcarriejones.com Newsletter:https://drcarriejones.kit.com/newsletter IG: dr.carriejones TikTok: @drcarriejones Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejones ========== Disclaimer: Information provided on this channel is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided on this channel for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided on this channel and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Carrie Jones. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

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