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July 1, 2025

Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Risks, Benefits & Myths

> TL;DR – HRT can ease menopause symptoms and protect long–term health, but it isn’t one-size-fits-all. Talk to a qualified clinician before deciding. --- 1. What is HRT, exactly? During perimeno...

July 1, 2025

Non-Hormonal Prescription Options for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats

Science-backed relief that doesn’t rely on estrogen --- Why Look Beyond Hormone Therapy? Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is still the gold standard for vasomotor symptoms (VMS), but it’s not ri...

July 1, 2025

Contraception in Perimenopause: Yes, You Still Need It

> TL;DR—If you’re still getting (even occasional) periods, you can still get pregnant. Keep using birth control until menopause is confirmed. Perimenopause ≠ Infertility Perimenopause is the long...

July 1, 2025

Navigating Menopause After Breast-Cancer Treatment

(~565 words) --- Why Menopause Can Feel Different After Breast Cancer Chemotherapy, ovarian-suppressing drugs, and surgery can push the ovaries into an early “off” mode. That means hot flushes...

July 1, 2025

Working With Your Healthcare Team: Questions to Bring to Each Visit

Menopause can feel like a moving target—symptoms shift, treatments evolve, life happens. Showing up to your appointment with a short list of questions helps you get the most out of the 15-minute slot,...

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