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Hormone Therapy Decoded

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Welcome to the course
Why MHT matters (and how it might be helpful for you) (3:33)
Could MHT be right for you?
Collated Resources/PDFs

Intro to MHT

Building the foundations
What happens to hormones during perimenopause? (1:14)
What is MHT (or HRT)?
How does MHT work? (2:36)
Who might MHT be right for (and when)? (2:33)
PMS, PMDD, or perimenopause and how they're connected
A short history of MHT: Including the infamous Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study

Benefits and risks of MHT

Weighing up the benefits and risks of MHT
Benefits of MHT (4:10)
Possible risks of MHT (7:46)
How to weigh up what’s best for you (0:43)

Types of MHT

Different types of MHT
Forms of Estrogen
Estrogen - Patches (1:34)
Estrogen - Gel (1:47)
Patches or Gel, or a combination of both?
Estrogen - Tablets
Uterine Protection - Progestogens
Progesterone - Capsules (3:45)
Progestins
Testosterone (5:02)

How to use MHT

So you're thinking about starting MHT?
Taking MHT - How it works
A deeper look at cyclical MHT
Setting your expectations (0:38)
Starting MHT and the practicalities
When to seek medical attention

Troubleshooting MHT

Troubleshooting
Side effects of MHT
Making adjustments to your MHT
Ongoing symptoms... Could it be absorption?
FAQs

Alongside MHT

Using other medications alongside MHT
Vaginal estrogens
Mirena
Contraceptive pills (4:11)
Not just hormones

Special cases for MHT

Special cases
Early Menopause
Surgical or medical menopause
MHT after a hysterectomy
Breast Cancer
Migraine
Progesterone sensitivity
Neurodivergence and hormones
MHT after 60yo

Summary to take to your GP

Sharing your story
What to share

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