Hormone Coaching App: 👉 http://hormonenavigator.com/ Progress Your Hormones Community: 👉 https://www.progressyourhormones.com/ Most women think it’s either perimenopause or menopause… but what if it’s neither? There’s a hidden phase no one talks about: the “In-Between” stage, where your hormones don’t make sense, your symptoms contradict each other, and even doctors get it wrong. In this episode, two hormone experts break down: ● Why your symptoms feel all over the place ● The dangerous mistake of treating you like you’re “fully menopausal” ● Why your lab results might lie to you ● The real reason you feel worse… even when you’re “doing everything right” If you’ve ever thought, “Something feels off, but no one can explain it” this is the missing piece. ⚠️ This phase can last YEARS… and most women never get the right help. Watch until the end to finally understand what your body has been trying to tell you. What you’ll learn: ● What is the in-between stage between perimenopause and menopause ● Why hormone symptoms feel inconsistent in late perimenopause ● How to treat hormone imbalance before menopause ● signs you are not in menopause but not in perimenopause either ● Why doctors misdiagnose hormone issues in women over 45 ● How estrogen levels fluctuate in late perimenopause ● best hormone therapy approach for transitional menopause stage ● Why bloodwork may not reflect hormone symptoms accurately ● How to balance hormones during perimenopause to menopause transition ● What causes brain fog and night sweats before menopause Disclaimer: Educational content only; not medical advice. Please discuss your labs and care plan with your clinician.

Hormone Coaching App: 👉 http://hormonenavigator.com/ Progress Your Hormones Community: 👉 https://www.progressyourhormones.com/ Our podcast was created to provide answers regarding hormone replacement therapy and its symptoms, recognizing the challenges in finding reliable information. We aim to offer context and address medical questions, with an AI app designed to assist in patient care. This approach ensures you get the support you need for your hormones. What you’ll learn: How to track hormones during perimenopause naturally best AI app for menopause symptom tracking How to personalize hormone therapy using AI tools ways to manage menopause symptoms with technology How hormone tracking apps improve women’s health step by step guide to using AI for Hormone Balance How to monitor HRT dosage and symptoms effectively What to expect from an AI hormone coaching app How to identify perimenopause vs menopause symptoms How to use data tracking to optimize hormone health 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on bacterial vaginosis, hormones, menopause, heart health, thyroid, and longevity with Dr. Valorie & Dr. Maki. 👍 Like and share this video if it helped you 📩 Comment below with your top takeaway or question Disclaimer: Educational content only; not medical advice. Please discuss your labs and care plan with your clinician.

Hormone Coaching App: 👉 http://hormonenavigator.com/ Progress Your Hormones Community: 👉 https://www.progressyourhormones.com/ Can you take Progesterone if you have an IUD? This is one of the most common questions for women navigating hormone therapy, birth control, and symptom relief, especially during perimenopause or menopause. In this video, the interaction between progesterone and different types of IUDs is broken down in a clear, visual, and easy-to-understand way. Learn how hormonal IUDs (like those releasing progestin) differ from non-hormonal options, and whether adding progesterone therapy is necessary, beneficial, or potentially redundant. This guide explores how progesterone works in the body, its role in balancing estrogen, and when supplementation may be considered even if an IUD is already in place. Get clarity on safety considerations, common misconceptions, and how individualized treatment plans are built. Whether you’re dealing with symptoms like irregular cycles, sleep issues, or hormonal imbalances, this video helps connect the dots so informed decisions can be made. What you’ll learn: Can You Take Progesterone With An IUD Safely Using Progesterone While Having A Hormonal IUD Oral Progesterone Benefits During Perimenopause Difference Between Hormonal And Copper IUD Explained Progesterone For Sleep And Mood In Menopause Is Progesterone Safe With Birth Control IUD Hormone Replacement Therapy With IUD Guide Side Effects Of Oral Progesterone Explained Clearly What Happens When Removing IUD Hormone Changes Best Progesterone Options For Hormone Balance 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on bacterial vaginosis, hormones, menopause, heart health, thyroid, and longevity with Dr. Valorie & Dr. Maki. 👍 Like and share this video if it helped you 📩 Comment below with your top takeaway or question Disclaimer: Educational content only; not medical advice. Please discuss your labs and care plan with your clinician.

Hormone Coaching App: 👉 http://hormonenavigator.com/ Progress Your Hormones Community: 👉 https://www.progressyourhormones.com/ Experiencing hot flashes during your menstrual cycle can be alarming, but it’s more common than you think. This video breaks down the hormonal fluctuations that trigger sudden heat, sweating, and discomfort during menstruation. Understand how estrogen dips can impact temperature regulation and why hot flashes during period phases may signal early perimenopause. Practical solutions and symptom management strategies are also covered. What you’ll learn: Understanding the early physical changes. Learning how decreasing estrogen and progesterone affects the body. Identifying shifts from the typical 28-day cycle to 21 or 45 days. Differentiating between daytime hot flashes and nocturnal episodes. The primary hormone responsible for temperature regulation. A term for women still having periods but experiencing menopausal symptoms. The medical term for hot flashes and night sweats. A tool for self-assessment mentioned by the doctors Recognizing symptoms that occur before the period fully stops. Using individual physical signs rather than just age to determine health status. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on bacterial vaginosis, hormones, menopause, heart health, thyroid, and longevity with Dr. Valorie & Dr. Maki. 👍 Like and share this video if it helped you 📩 Comment below with your top takeaway or question Disclaimer: Educational content only; not medical advice. Please discuss your labs and care plan with your clinician.

Hormone Coaching App: 👉 http://hormonenavigator.com/ Progress Your Hormones Community: 👉 https://www.progressyourhormones.com/ We discuss the importance of symptom intake and individualizing hormone replacement therapy, as patients may absorb estrogen differently. Starting low and slow is key, often after a blood test and reviewing lab results. This approach ensures optimal womens health during perimenopause and menopause, even before full blood work is in. Explore whether baseline labs are truly necessary before starting HRT, how blood work impacts dosing accuracy, and why individualized hormone optimization depends on more than just symptoms. Learn the difference between population reference ranges and your personal hormone patterns, and how that affects results. Get a deeper understanding of how skipping labs can lead to underdosing, overdosing, or missed imbalances that impact your energy, mood, and long-term health. This is essential knowledge for anyone considering or already on hormone therapy. What you’ll learn: HRT without blood work Should you start hormone replacement therapy without testing Menopause hormone testing explained Perimenopause vs. Menopause Symptoms Guide Best blood tests before starting HRT Is hormone testing necessary for menopause Low estrogen symptoms in menopause DHEA levels in women explained Natural vs HRT menopause treatment How to balance hormones during menopause 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on bacterial vaginosis, hormones, menopause, heart health, thyroid, and longevity with Dr. Valorie & Dr. Maki. 👍 Like and share this video if it helped you 📩 Comment below with your top takeaway or question Disclaimer: Educational content only; not medical advice. Please discuss your labs and care plan with your clinician.

Hormone Coaching App: 👉 http://hormonenavigator.com/ Progress Your Hormones Community: 👉 https://www.progressyourhormones.com/ How do you get an accurate hormone blood test while on HRT? In this video, Drs. Valorie and Maki explained the most important factors that influence hormone testing for people using hormone replacement therapy. Many patients rely on lab results to adjust their HRT protocol, but timing, dosing methods, and testing conditions can dramatically change the numbers you see on your lab report. Learn how the timing of your blood draw relative to your hormone dose can impact results, why different HRT delivery methods like injections, patches, or creams may require different testing strategies, and how to avoid misleading lab values. Drs. Valorie and Maki explained practical steps that help patients and clinicians obtain hormone blood test results that more accurately reflect what is happening in the body. Understanding how to get an accurate hormone blood test while on HRT can help improve treatment decisions, optimize hormone balance, and prevent unnecessary dose changes. This guide also covers common mistakes patients make before testing and how to prepare for a lab draw when using hormone therapy. What you’ll learn: How to get accurate hormone blood test results while on HRT Best timing for hormone blood tests after applying estradiol cream How long before blood test should you apply hormone cream on HRT Progesterone dosing timing before hormone blood testing on HRT Why hormone cream placement affects blood test accuracy in HRT How to prepare for a hormone blood test when using topical HRT Ideal estradiol levels for women on hormone replacement therapy Static dosing vs rhythmic dosing hormone testing explained How estradiol levels fluctuate during hormone replacement therapy testing How to avoid false high estrogen results during hormone blood testing 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on bacterial vaginosis, hormones, menopause, heart health, thyroid, and longevity with Dr. Valorie & Dr. Maki. 👍 Like and share this video if it helped you 📩 Comment below with your top takeaway or question Disclaimer: Educational content only; not medical advice. Please discuss your labs and care plan with your clinician.