1. How does HRT work? Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) works by replacing or "topping up" the hormones that your body stops producing during perimenopause and menopause. During perimenopause, your levels of estradiol  (a key type of estrogen) and progesterone  can fluctuate wildly. As you enter menopause, these levels, along with testosterone , decline and stay low. These hormones are vital chemical messengers that influence every cell and organ in your body. HRT provides th

Starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for perimenopause or menopause can feel like a significant step. It's the most effective treatment for managing common symptoms like hot flushes, brain fog, and mood changes, but the world of gels, patches, and different hormones can seem confusing. You might be wondering: What are these hormones? Why is my dose different from my friend's? And how do I know it's working? This guide breaks down the key components of HRT to help you un

For decades, many of us with endometriosis have held onto one piece of hope: "It'll get better after menopause." We've been told that since endometriosis is fueled by estrogen, the end of our periods must mean the end of the pain. But what happens when you hit your mid-40s or 50s, and things... don't? What if the pain gets worse  for a while, or new symptoms pop up? Or what if you're officially post-menopausal and still feeling that familiar, dreaded ache? If this is your sto