Is weight training the best exercise for menopause?

Weight training is the only exercise that hits the osteoblast stimulation threshold to prevent bone loss and muscle wasting during the menopausal transition.

How much calcium do I need during menopause?

A survival guide to meeting the 1,200 mg calcium requirement during menopause to prevent skeletal collapse and arterial calcification.

Oral HRT vs transdermal HRT - what is the difference?

Understand the critical safety differences between oral and transdermal HRT and why the liver changes everything.

What is the timing hypothesis for HRT?

Understanding the timing hypothesis and the vascular window of opportunity for starting hormone replacement therapy after age 60.

I went to the ER with palpitations and they found nothing. Could it be menopause?

If the ER cleared your heart but the palpitations won't stop, you are likely experiencing perimenopausal autonomic volatility.

Can you take HRT if you have hypertension?

Taking HRT with hypertension is not only possible but often clinically necessary to protect your cardiovascular system from the damage caused by estrogen loss.

Should I take vitamin D for menopause?

Vitamin D is a critical pro-hormone for bone density and immune health during the menopausal transition.

Should I lift weights during menopause?

Lifting heavy weights is a clinical requirement during menopause to prevent rapid bone loss and muscle wasting caused by falling estrogen levels.

Should I get a bone density scan?

A baseline DEXA scan during perimenopause is the only way to track and prevent the rapid bone loss caused by declining estrogen levels.

Should I take HRT if I've had a DVT?

A history of blood clots does not mean you have to suffer through menopause without the life-changing benefits of hormone replacement therapy.