Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy During Menopause: Yes or No?

<p>In today’s Q&A, JJ answers a question from a community member who is wondering if she should opt for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy during menopause. Listen as JJ shares her thoughts on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, as well as the top diet, supplement, and lifestyle shifts that can go a long way toward balancing your hormones. Find out how to restore hormonal balance in your body so you can feel like yourself again!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Main Points From Today’s Episode</strong></p> <ol> <li><strong>One of the hormones that typically starts to decrease first during menopause is progesterone.</strong> Low progesterone levels can interfere with your sleep.</li> <li><strong>All of your hormones are interconnected, which is why it’s important to be sure that your thyroid and adrenal glands are functioning well.</strong> Things that can help with adrenal function include burst training, tapping, vitamin C, and adrenal glandulars.</li> <li><strong>JJ recommends strategies that you can try before considering BHRT.</strong> She shares the top herbs and supplements that can help restore hormonal balance.</li> </ol> <p> </p> <p><strong>Episode Play-By-Play</strong></p> <p>[0:28] Listener’s question: I’m going through the change. BHRT or not? It’s hard to sleep right now.</p> <p>[0:55] BHRT stands for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.</p> <p>[1:13] One of the first hormones that typically starts to decrease first during menopause, and how that can interfere with your sleep</p> <p>[1:35] When you may want to consider doing a trial of supplemental, over-the-counter progesterone</p> <p>[1:51] It’s important to make sure that your thyroid and adrenal glands are functioning well.</p> <p>[2:31] Things that can help your adrenals: burst training, tapping, vitamin C, and adrenal glandulars</p> <p>[2:57] JJ recommends consulting a functional medicine provider to be sure your thyroid is functioning optimally.</p> <p>[3:00] Why you should optimize your vitamin D levels</p> <p>[3:30] The connection be