Menopause, HRT, & Symptom Relief

One of the most common (and often frustrating) changes after menopause is what happens to our skin. Wrinkles seem to appear overnight, skin feels drier, and elasticity fades. These shifts aren’t just about “getting older” — they’re directly linked to our hormones, especially estrogen.

The drop in estrogen during perimenopause and menopause affects your brain—and the impact is profound. If you’ve ever wondered why your sleep fell apart, your memory started to feel fuzzy, or your moods began swinging like never before, there’s a very real reason: estrogen plays a major role in brain health.

When we talk about menopause, hot flashes and mood swings usually steal the spotlight. But two of the most frustrating and life-altering symptoms women experience during the menopause transition are often overlooked: joint pain and bone loss. If your knees ache when you get out of bed…If your hips or shoulders feel stiff or inflamed…If your body just doesn't feel like it used to… You're not alone. And you're not imagining it.

When we talk about menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), estrogen and progesterone tend to get all the attention. But there’s another hormone—one that’s often overlooked, misunderstood, or even stigmatized—despite its critical role in how we feel as women.

Hot flashes (also called vasomotor symptoms) are one of the most well-known — and often the most frustrating — symptoms of menopause....

Estrogen plays a significant role in cardiovascular health—and more than 40 studies support its cardioprotective effects . Estrogen...

Hair loss is one of the most common concerns I hear from women in my menopause clinic. Somewhere around 30% of my patients mention it —...

At my menopause-focused clinic, I’m always on the lookout for gentle, effective options that help women feel better. One treatment I’m...

Introduction Many women don’t realize that testosterone is just as important for them as it is for men. In fact, women have more...