• 63. Should You Test Your Hormones Before Starting Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?

  • Mar 12 2025
  • Length: 35 mins
  • Podcast

63. Should You Test Your Hormones Before Starting Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?

  • Summary

  • If you’re in the trenches of perimenopause, you may be thinking about testing your hormones - especially if you’re considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

    I’m diving into how to know if you *really* need hormone testing before starting HRT, the ‘broader picture’ that's happening within your body, key blood markers to test, how to access testing without a provider, and more.

    Whether we like it or not, perimenopause IS something we’ll be navigating as women. While I don’t believe that HRT is the ‘magic bullet’ that is going to fix all of your problems, it can be an effective part of your treatment plan to optimize your long-term health.

    If your lab levels are ‘normal’, but you couldn’t feel further from ‘normal’, don’t allow that to be your story. Perimenopause doesn’t have to suck!

    Our 1:1 Program, 90 Day Powerful Peri Protocol, is the program for women 35+ who want to lose weight, improve sleep, energy & mood. We take a root-cause, holistic approach that is individualized to YOU. It’s time to revamp your hormones and build a healthy metabolism for midlife & beyond!


    Episode Recap:

    • Current changes I’m experiencing in perimenopause {2:01}
    • Why there isn’t one ‘magic bullet’ that’s going to solve all of your problems in perimenopause {6:10}
    • Key bloodwork markers to test {11:23}
    • My current rec for accessing blood testing {13:46}
    • Why you may want hormone replacement therapy {19:56}
    • The DUTCH test + the value of the HTMA {21:54}
    • Options for accessing HRT without your provider {24:52}
    • The dynamic nature of perimenopause + why utilizing HRT is proactive for your longevity {29:54}


    Links & References:

    • Join the 90 Day 1:1 Program, Powerful Peri Protocol HERE
    • Check out Function Health to access blood testing.
    • Thrive Lab, Raena Health for HRT prescriptions.
    • Institute of Bioidentical Medicine (IOBIM)
    • Ep. 45 | Mastering Midlife, Perimenopause, and Aging to Thrive with Maria Claps & Kristin Johnson
    • The Great Menopause Myth by Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps
    • Happy Healthy Hormones by Dr. Daved Rosensweet
    • Connect with me on Instagram @margaretannpowell and @fueledandfreenutrition
    • Learn more about working with our team by visiting our website
    • Send us an email at fueledandfreepodcast@gmail.com
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