Diary of a CEO: If You’re A Woman, You NEED To See This

Key Takeaways

• Track menstrual cycles starting in puberty to identify irregularities (painful periods, abnormal bleeding) that may indicate conditions like PCOS or endometriosis.
• Consider progesterone therapy during perimenopause (starting as early as 35) to address sleep disturbances and anxiety caused by declining progesterone.
• Balance estrogen with progesterone if using HRT to prevent endometrial thickening – never take estrogen alone if you have a uterus.
• Get hormone levels tested during perimenopause/menopause to identify specific deficiencies (estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone).
• Discuss HRT options early – modern protocols are safer than the flawed Women’s Health Initiative study suggested.

Notable Quotes

“We haven’t talked about hormones enough to actually start looking at this, to figure out what is important and what is hormonally important.”

“Progesterone is very important for the uterine lining – if it gets too thick with just estrogen, that can lead to problems.”

Bottom Line

Women should proactively monitor hormonal health at every life stage, address symptoms early with targeted therapies, and understand that modern HRT (when properly balanced) is a safe option for managing perimenopause and menopause symptoms.

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