🎙️ The Hidden Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy Without Testing

The Hidden Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy Without Testing

Last week, I had the pleasure of being interviewed on a podcast where we dove deep into a topic that’s becoming more and more relevant: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) — and the risks of starting it without proper testing.

If you're navigating menopause or struggling with menopause symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, mood swings, or disrupted sleep — you've likely heard about HRT or BHRT (Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy) as potential solutions.

But here’s something many women aren’t told:

❗ Hormone therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Whether it’s BHRT or conventional HRT, jumping in without understanding your unique hormone picture can be risky. It can even make symptoms worse.

In this podcast episode, I shared:

🔬 Why comprehensive hormone testing is essential before starting HRT or BHRT

⚠️ What can go wrong when we treat symptoms like hot flashes or fatigue with hormones alone

💡 The difference between blood, saliva, and DUTCH urine hormone tests — and why that matters

🌿 How your cortisol rhythm, blood sugar, inflammation, and thyroid all affect hormonal balance

🧠 Why estrogen dominance, not deficiency, may be the hidden cause behind some menopause symptoms

We also talked about how functional medicine helps address root causes before rushing into hormone prescriptions — and why a personalized approach is so powerful.

💬 A Message for Every Woman in Menopause:

You deserve to feel good — but you also deserve to know what’s happening in your body. Testing your hormone levels before starting HRT is not a luxury. It’s the foundation of safe, effective care.

🎧 Ready to hear the full conversation? Watch the podcast here:

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Whether you're considering BHRT, HRT, or just want to understand your menopause symptoms better, this episode is packed with clarity. If you're tired of being told “everything is normal” when it clearly isn’t — this one’s for you.

If you’d like support with hormone testing or want to explore personalized lifestyle strategies before trying hormone therapy, I’m here to help.

With love and root-cause clarity,

Ricky 💛