Why Everyone Should Know About MHT

If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or like you’re not yourself, you’re not alone.

Anxiety, brain fog, low mood, and feeling flat or disconnected are some of the most common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause—yet they’re often overlooked. Many people are told it's just stress, aging, or that they need to "push through." But the reality is, these symptoms are often linked to hormone changes—and they can be improved.

This is why I feel so strongly that everyone needs to know about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)/Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT).

I’m so passionate about everyone knowing about MHT because of what I’ve learned it can do. It’s not for everyone, and that’s okay, but I really believe everyone should at least know it’s an option and understand what it could do for them. It’s great that MHT is becoming more commonly prescribed, but honestly, it’s still not enough based on the benefits I see. In the UK, only 14% of women use MHT, but over 80% experience symptoms. I can’t imagine that the other 66% are just “sucking it up” on purpose!

Most guidelines focus on using MHT for hot flushes, but by the end of this course, I want you to know that MHT can do so much more than just help with that. The thing is, your doctor might not be fully aware of all these benefits—and it’s not their fault! That’s why I’m asking you to use the information here, and from the Is it Hormones? course if you need to, to help make the case for trying MHT if you think it could help you.

Also, I need you to know that HRT isn’t a one-size-fits-all kind of thing. More clinicians are following guidelines now, which is awesome, but I want you to understand what hormones actually do and what you can expect. That way, if you’re given a low dose, or you’re not absorbing it well, or you start feeling off because of progesterone deficiency, you can speak up for yourself and get the support you need to feel better.

Based on years of experience and the privilege of caring for hundreds of women, I now feel a deep responsibility to speak up. Again and again, I’ve seen women start Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) and suddenly realise just how unwell they’d been feeling—often without even knowing it.

It’s not just about hot flushes. In fact, those often come after the sleep issues, mood changes, brain fog, and physical discomforts have already taken a toll.

What strikes me most is how often these improvements take people by surprise. That tells me one thing clearly..

everyone deserves to know what their hormones do—and what they can do when supported.

Why wait to suffer, or to tick the ‘classic’ menopause symptom boxes, when you could hit the ground running—and keep on running?

That’s why we created this course—to give you:

💡 Clear, practical knowledge – so you can make an informed choice
🩺 A balanced view of risks vs. benefits – tailored to your situation
🔄 Troubleshooting guidance – because sometimes it takes a few tweaks to get right

Whether you choose MHT or not, you deserve to know it exists. Too many people suffer unnecessarily, and it’s time to change that.

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