Headed to your menopause or perimenopause appointment? Ask these 3 questions—and pay attention to the answers. 1. Are you willing to discuss hormone therapy? → Red flag if they say no outright, dismiss your symptoms, or bring up outdated fear-mongering about risk. 2. What percentage of your patients are using hormone therapy? → Red flag if they say “almost none”—that likely means they’re not offering it, not that no one needs it. → Red flag if they say “100%”—that suggests a one-size-fits-all approach, which isn’t good medicine either. 3. Which types of hormone therapy do you offer? → Red flag if the only option is pellet therapy. That’s an ethical red flag. Pellets are not FDA-approved, often deliver supraphysiologic doses, and can be expensive and irreversible for months. There are multiple safe, effective, and customizable options—like transdermal estrogen, micronized progesterone, and more. Your care should never be limited to one method. You’re not being difficult. You’re being informed. And that’s powerful. #menopause #perimenopause #drmaryclaire #thenewmenopause #hrt #womenshealth #menopauseadvocate
This is what works for me, menopause care is not a cookie cutter or one-size-fits-all solution. If you’re looking for a way to find a menopause, educated provider check out the free menopause empowerment guide. It’s linked. #menopause #perimenopause #drmaryclaire #thenewmenopause
I’m a menopause expert. I teach this. And still… There were things about my own menopause that shocked me. I wasn’t prepared for the sleep disruption. Or how suddenly alcohol wrecked my night. Or how fast my cholesterol spiked. Or how my joints ached when I got out of bed. Or the unexpected shifts in my mental health. Menopause is not just hot flashes. Swipe through and then check the caption below where I share how I resolved many of these issues. It wasn’t magic. It wasn’t just a prescription. It was approaching my health like a toolkit. Yes, hormone therapy (I’m on a combination that includes Yazmin and estradiol) made a real difference. But so did: • Rebuilding my nutrition — prioritizing protein, plants, and fiber • Replacing cardio-only workouts with resistance training • Prioritizing deep, restorative sleep • Taking evidence-based supplements to support muscle, bone, and brain health • Putting up boundaries and refusing to carry other people’s drama anymore Menopause cracked me open — and in the process, I rebuilt something stronger. 🧰 Tap the link in bio for free resources, downloads, and tools to build your own menopause toolkit. You’re not alone. #m#menopausep#perimenopause #menopause #drmaryclaire #thenewmenopause #believewomen
Let’s talk about visceral fat—the kind that builds up around your organs and increases during the menopause transition. This isn’t just about aesthetics. Visceral fat is metabolically active, meaning it contributes to inflammation, insulin resistance, and increases your risk for cardiovascular disease, dementia, and type 2 diabetes. The drop in estrogen during menopause doesn’t just change your periods—it shifts where your body stores fat, making midsection weight gain more likely even if nothing else changes. But here’s the good news: this isn’t inevitable, and it’s not your fault. With the right strategies—nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and yes, sometimes hormone therapy—we can absolutely make a difference. This is about health, not just weight. And you deserve real answers. #menopause #perimenopause #drmaryclaire #thenewmenopause #visceralfat #metabolichealth #womenshealth #bellyfat #menopausesupport #inflammation #estrogenmatters
#stitch with @The 'Pause Life Two years ago, I shared my hormone therapy journey—and I’m still on the same core regimen today: a topical estradiol patch plus oral micronized progesterone. But I’ve added a few extras that have made a big difference. I now use vaginal estrogen to prevent the genital urinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), a topical estriol cream on my face and neck for collagen and skin elasticity, and a physiological dose of testosterone to support libido and maintain muscle mass. This is what works for me, and I believe in being transparent. For more information, visit our link in bio and check out the blogs. #menopause #perimenopause #drmaryclaire #thenewmenopause