Brain fog, sleep changes and weight gain can leave women wondering whether perimenopause or menopause is to blame and what might help. Kari Beal talks with nurse practitioner Kimberly Sadri about hormone replacement therapy, individual risks, exercise and questions to bring to your health care provider.
00:00 — Introduction
01:05 — Meet Kimberly Sadry
02:32 — What is hormone replacement therapy?
04:14 — Perimenopause symptoms beyond hot flashes
05:44 — When to seek care and the limits of hormone testing
06:49 — HRT safety, breast cancer and individual risks
11:33 — Hormone blood tests
14:34 — Bioidentical vs. synthetic hormones
17:00 — Testosterone for women
20:23 — Menopause and weight changes
23:37 — GLP-1 medications and menopause
24:50 — An individualized approach to care
25:48 — Exercise, resistance training and HIIT
29:39 — Closing
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