The Perimenopause Trap: Why More Estrogen is Rarely the Answer

The Perimenopause Trap: Why More Estrogen is Rarely the Answer

There is RARELY a need to start estrogen during perimenopause. Doing so results in adverse effects more often than not and I have seen far too many women stop hormone therapy completely because of an uninformed "menopause specialist" cluelessly creating an environment of estrogen excess.

Many practitioners, even self-proclaimed "menopause specialists", fail to understand the fundamental physiology of the perimenopausal transition. They operate under the false assumption that because a woman is experiencing hot flashes or night sweats, she must be estrogen deficient. In perimenopause, the reality is often the exact opposite.

Women's health matters. By understanding the physiology of perimenopause, we can save women from unnecessary suffering and keep them on a path to optimal health.

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Hormones, Vision, and Ocular Protection
BHRT, Evidence-based medicine Luke Swift BHRT, Evidence-based medicine Luke Swift

Hormones, Vision, and Ocular Protection

the interplay between hormones and vision is a topic of profound importance, yet it is often overlooked in conventional practice. It is a perfect example of how system-wide hormonal health underpins specific organ function, including the delicate structures of the eye and the visual processing centers of the brain.

Drawing from the research, we can dissect the relationship between hormones and vision into three primary areas: the protective role of specific hormones, the function of hormones as diagnostic indicators, and the management of visual symptoms related to hormone deficiencies and optimization therapies.

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