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Why Am I Still Bleeding on HRT? Breakthrough Bleeding & Irregular Cycles Explained

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Content provided by Karen Martel and Karen Martel Hormone Specialist. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Karen Martel and Karen Martel Hormone Specialist or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Are you curious about how hormone replacement therapy can impact your menstrual cycle during perimenopause and menopause? Ever wondered why some women experience breakthrough bleeding with estrogen patches? This episode dives into these questions and more, unraveling the mysteries of HRT and its effects on your body.

Why do some women face unscheduled bleeding when starting hormone therapy? How can balancing estradiol and progesterone help manage symptoms like heavy bleeding and brain fog? We explore these topics, providing insights that can help you make informed decisions about your hormonal health journey.

Feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of navigating menopause? You’re not alone. This episode shares personal strategies and expert advice to help you sail through hormonal changes with confidence. Discover the importance of context and support in optimizing your hormone health.

In this episode, we uncover:

  • How estrogen and progesterone orchestrate the menstrual cycle.
  • Why progesterone cycling can stabilize erratic periods.
  • The impact of estrogen patches on uterine lining stability.
  • Why nearly 40% of women experience breakthrough bleeding on HRT.
  • How to identify when bleeding might signal a more serious issue.

Tune in to this enlightening episode and arm yourself with knowledge and strategies for navigating hormone replacement therapy. Discover how to transform your menopause journey into a season of empowerment and resilience!

Sponsors

Order your Lemonade LMNT electrolytes today and get a FREE 8 pack of samples! Plus try it risk free, they have a no-questions-asked refund policy – you don’t even have to send it back!

Timeline is offering 20% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to timeline.com/hormone20 and use code HORMONE20 to get 20% off your order.

Are you in peri or post menopause and looking to optimize your hormones and health? At Hormone Solutions, we offer telemedicine services and can prescribe in every U.S. state, as well as in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario in Canada.

Visit karenmartel.com to explore our comprehensive programs:

  • Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Individualized Weight Loss Programs
  • Peptide Therapy for weight loss

Interested in our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get all the details here.

Join our Women’s Peri and Post Menopause Group Coaching Program, OnTrack, TODAY!

To our nursing audience members, our podcasts qualify for nursing CE @ RNegade.pro. Provide # CEP17654.

Your host:

Karen Martel

Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert

Karen's Facebook

Karen's Instagram

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Manage episode 487364737 series 3271373
Content provided by Karen Martel and Karen Martel Hormone Specialist. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Karen Martel and Karen Martel Hormone Specialist or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Are you curious about how hormone replacement therapy can impact your menstrual cycle during perimenopause and menopause? Ever wondered why some women experience breakthrough bleeding with estrogen patches? This episode dives into these questions and more, unraveling the mysteries of HRT and its effects on your body.

Why do some women face unscheduled bleeding when starting hormone therapy? How can balancing estradiol and progesterone help manage symptoms like heavy bleeding and brain fog? We explore these topics, providing insights that can help you make informed decisions about your hormonal health journey.

Feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of navigating menopause? You’re not alone. This episode shares personal strategies and expert advice to help you sail through hormonal changes with confidence. Discover the importance of context and support in optimizing your hormone health.

In this episode, we uncover:

  • How estrogen and progesterone orchestrate the menstrual cycle.
  • Why progesterone cycling can stabilize erratic periods.
  • The impact of estrogen patches on uterine lining stability.
  • Why nearly 40% of women experience breakthrough bleeding on HRT.
  • How to identify when bleeding might signal a more serious issue.

Tune in to this enlightening episode and arm yourself with knowledge and strategies for navigating hormone replacement therapy. Discover how to transform your menopause journey into a season of empowerment and resilience!

Sponsors

Order your Lemonade LMNT electrolytes today and get a FREE 8 pack of samples! Plus try it risk free, they have a no-questions-asked refund policy – you don’t even have to send it back!

Timeline is offering 20% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to timeline.com/hormone20 and use code HORMONE20 to get 20% off your order.

Are you in peri or post menopause and looking to optimize your hormones and health? At Hormone Solutions, we offer telemedicine services and can prescribe in every U.S. state, as well as in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario in Canada.

Visit karenmartel.com to explore our comprehensive programs:

  • Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Individualized Weight Loss Programs
  • Peptide Therapy for weight loss

Interested in our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get all the details here.

Join our Women’s Peri and Post Menopause Group Coaching Program, OnTrack, TODAY!

To our nursing audience members, our podcasts qualify for nursing CE @ RNegade.pro. Provide # CEP17654.

Your host:

Karen Martel

Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert

Karen's Facebook

Karen's Instagram

  continue reading

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