No, age is necessarily too old to start HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) but it’s important to approach it with careful consideration and there may be specific things in your medical history that mean you are safer not to have it. I can’t give personal medical advice but here is the theory we work to: ✅Timing Matters: The benefits and risks of HRT are influenced by how long it’s been since menopause began. HRT is most beneficial and has the lowest risk when started within 10 years of menopause

Part 2 - HRT Alternatives to Estradiol 🌿 1. Phytoestrogens (Plant-Based Estrogen Modulators) These plant compounds have a similar shape to estradiol, allowing them to bind lightly to estrogen receptors—mostly the calming, anti-inflammatory ER-β receptor. They do NOT raise estrogen levels, but they quiet the symptoms of low estrogen by providing a gentle, partial estrogen signal. They act “estrogen modulators,” giving support when estrogen is low and buffering when estrogen is high. * Ground Fla

✨Five natural alternatives to hormone replacement therapy. If you’re experiencing symptoms of perimenopause or menopause and not sure about hormone replacement therapy, try these instead. 👉🏼Number one, soy-based products. 👉🏼Number two, Chasteberry. 👉🏼 Number three, Red Clover. 👉🏼Number four, Maca. 👉🏼And number five, Black Cohosh 🙋🏼‍♀️If you have more questions, drop them below in the comments and we’ll get into it! #doctor #hrt #natural #hormones #learnoninstagram | Tania Elliott